I feel both have such different situations which raises such different challenges and struggles. I don’t feel any one is easier or harder than the other, just different circumstances – and both can be hard…..

I don’t think it really matters if you are partnered or not. All Mums are equal and they all have pressures it’s just that not all are the same.

It’s not a competition.
We all have it hard at times.
Some single mums can have the best support people in their lives such as grandparents/aunts/uncles etc and some have no one. And it’s the same as the married mums. Some have amazing partners who support and help in every way and some are left at home to do it on their own while the partner does what they want. At the end of the day we are all doing the best we can 🙂

You can not compare the pair, nobody knows what goes on behind closed doors. Take into account so many different factors and it’s different for everyone.

Neither is harder, just different struggles. Make the best of the situation you have.

My husband recently spent 2 nights in hospital with pneumonia and it was all I could do to keep the kids alive.

I think it depends on the mum and the circumstances surrounding her situation. I was a single mum after my first husband died and enjoyed having lots of time with my son, then my new marriage slowly became a nightmare and I felt I couldn’t leave with 4 children under 7 – but there were some good bits and I dwelt on those with my children. After divorce and having a new wonderful man in my life my children have told me how much they admired me during their young lives and how they learned to have a great work ethic from me and we are all so much closer now and care for each other. My message is don’t worry about the small picture – lead by example and there is no one way better than the other.

I have been both, I found parenting far easier as a single mother and had more time for me as the kids went to their father’s and I had some me time

Everyone has a different situation. You might be a single mum but have a great support network. You might be partnered but your partner doesn’t help or works away but then are you doing it add a soothe or still classed as a partnered. I hope if you are struggling you know who to go to to get help.

Oooh well that’s a tricky one to answer but I think most will agree that everyone is in a different situation and circumstances vary…

I can’t do it without my husband.

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  • • Ellen replied
    • 02 May 2020 , 7:52 am

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  I’m with you, me neither !

I saw red when I read this title, and am so glad to have read the rest of the article.

Everyone’s situation is relative and no matter the circumstance parenthood is hard, beyond doubt, it pushes you to your limits and then you have those breathtaking moments that take it all away.

Hang in there mumma’s, no matter your situation you are all doing a fabulous job, and to tomorrow is a new day.

I’ve always been bothered by titles. Everybody’s situation is different. One child in a married couple relationship might be much harder to manage than 4 kids by a single parents! It should never been a competition. I’ve been asked by friends with 4 kids how I manage my boy (with another child on top), he isn’t special needs etc he is just full on and has been seen as the equivalent of more than one child. My husband is very hands on. Makes no difference!

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  • • mom93821 replied
    • 02 May 2020 , 4:13 am

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  I do not like titles/labels either. Titles/labels do not define people.

I’m a “solo mum”. You don’t hear about us much. We are the mums who have a loving husband who works away the majority of the time. Yes I have that financial security but I don’t have that day to day help and support, I get the kids up in the morning alone, I entertain them, raise them, take them to appointments, feed them, clothe them and tuck them into bed alone. I get up over and over through the night alone. I do it all like a single mum would. I’m physically and emotionally drained each day but forget any sympathy because I have a husband.

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  • • misscalais replied
    • 02 May 2020 , 10:42 am

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  Me too, solo mum most days with 4 kids. I get them up and dressed, fed, off to school, or homeschooling as it is at the moment, work, do cooking, cleaning, appointments all on my own while hubby works 6 days a week. Leaves before the kids are up and gets home often just after the kids have had dinner or after they are in bed! I have no family help they all live more then 5 hours drive away and it’s been like this for 11 years. It’s hard but we make it work the best we can 🙂

Every situation is so different there is no absolute answer. As so many have said, both have their pros and cons but I think single mums do have it slightly harder because you are the only adult in the house (assuming they live on their own) and psychologically it helps to have another adult to interact with.

Both have challenges and stresses, we are all just doing our best.

Both do an amazing job, it shouldn’t be compared

Both have their difficulties and can’t be compared. Both Mums do a great job!

It’s not enough information. Some people have extended family who help and some don’t. Some people have the resources to hire help and some don’t. Some people have physical limitations and some don’t. Some people have medical issues or their children do and some don’t. It’s not a this or that we all need to look out for each other and help where we can regardless of relationship status.

There’s pros and cons to all scenarios – I agree attitude plays a part. But I don’t think it’s a fair comparison!!