“Why can single fathers remarry easily while single mothers struggle?” — Woman questions society’s double standard
A woman has sparked widespread debate on social media after questioning why single fathers, even those with multiple children, seem to remarry easily, while single mothers struggle to find love again.
In a viral post, the woman expressed frustration over what she described as a clear imbalance in how society treats single parents based on gender.
Society’s double standard
“Why is it easy for a single father with five children to remarry any time he wants to a beautiful woman of his choice, but a single mother with just one child struggles to remarry?” she asked.
She argued that even single mothers with one child are often stigmatised, while men with several children are still seen as desirable partners.
“This nature is really cheating on women,” she added, insisting that single women deserve the same chance at love and companionship as single fathers.
Her comments triggered intense reactions, with many users offering differing explanations rooted in finances, gender roles, and societal expectations.
Social media reactions
@Chibuso… commented: “Most single fathers have value and money, so they can remarry to whom they desire. On the other hand, many single mothers don’t have the same financial resources.”
@Dominic07949492 wrote: “Every company values an experienced driver, but no one wants an overused car ”
@ifeanyimba stated: “Men don’t join families because they create it. Women join families because they multiply it.”
@NalaThomp…added: “A single father paying all the bills after five kids shows capacity, that’s why he can marry again.”
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Why is it that single father of 5 can comfortably marry any woman of his choice but single mother of 1 will be struggling get husband
— lady is asking pic.twitter.com/fddurTagY6
— ChukwuNonso✍️ (@Mazi_Chinonso1) February 5, 2026
