TL;DR: Stefan Molyneux, one of my favorite Youtubers, rebutted a recent article by eHarmony encouraging men to date single mothers.

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She’s no wimp. Single moms are tough and independent.

No they are not. The US is in $18 Trillion in debt, and about $1 Trillion per year goes towards federal subsidies; a vast majority of which are claimed by single mothers. So much for independence.

She’s already a great mom. (And weren’t you looking for someone who would be a great mother? Look no further!)

In fact, do look further. There are exceptions to the rule, but in general single moms are horrible mothers. A woman can only be a good mother if there is a father present. Studies after studies proves this. The single most negative outcome for a child is to be raised by a single mother.

She’s incredibly patient, but doesn’t have a lot of tolerance for bad behavior. She’ll be good for you.

If she didn't have a lot of tolerance for bad behavior she'd still be [married] to the father of her child.

She doesn’t play games. She doesn’t have time to just fool around. She takes her relationships seriously.

If she took relationships seriously, why is she not together with the father of her children?

She’ll only keep you around if the relationship is a good thing for both her and her kids. You won’t have to guess if she’s into you.

Alpha fucks/Beta bux. She couldn't keep the Alpha interested, but is more than willing to cuff a beta to look after her kids.

Single moms are easy to pamper. (They don’t get breaks very often. Hint, hint.)

Translation: As long as you're the beta provider, you might get pity sex every once in a while.

She’s loyal — and is fiercely protective of her little brood.

Wouldn't loyalty mean she stays with the biological father of her children because that's what really is the best for her children?

She can articulate what she wants and needs from a relationship.

...as in, what's inside your wallet and bank account.

Single moms are both practical and fun. There’s no room for diva behavior.

This alone contradicts the entire article. If single moms weren't divas, she would be independent enough to support herself and not seek out the financial help of a beta provider. She wouldn't be so die hard about collecting checks after her divorce rape. Single moms in fact, are some of the biggest divas around.

She’s no longer a party girl, but a fun night out is still very welcome.

Translation: She's done with the CC, but wouldn't mind hopping back on every now and then.

She’s selfless. Single moms put others’ needs before their own.

So it's her altruism which caused her to become a single mom?

You’ll get to take part in adventures to amusement parks, the zoo and the park. Bonus: You’ll have an excuse to play with toys.

You'll have TONS of opportunities to show her just how much of a beta provider you really can be...isn't it great!?

She’s adaptable. She knows that life doesn’t always go as planned and has learned how to make the best of it.

She got knocked up, hopped off the CC, and is now searching for a beta bux. Adaptable indeed.

Single moms can do it all, but are super-appreciative of a helping hand. Woo her with kindness and acts of service.

So much for being independent.

Lessons learned:

Never date a single mom.