If you have children, what matters most when considering a new relationship?
Top answer
How they interact with my kids
Chosen by 28.4% of respondents — 21 votes
Full results
Men vs women
How they interact with my kids
Respecting our family's grief journey
Their understanding of my priorities
Other - leave it in the comments below
Taking it at the kids' pace
How different age groups voted
| Answer | 18-24 | 25-34 | 35-44 | 45-54 | 55-64 | 65+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| How they interact with my kids | 0 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 |
| Respecting our family's grief journey | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 7 |
| Their understanding of my priorities | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 6 |
| Other - leave it in the comments below | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 6 |
| Taking it at the kids' pace | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 1 |
What the numbers say
Methodology: This poll was answered by verified members of Over60s DatingOnline.com between 15 December 2025 and today. All votes are cast by real, registered members. Results are shown as percentages of total responses and are not adjusted or weighted. The gender breakdown reflects members who selected Male or Female; Couple and Other categories may also have voted but are not shown separately in this chart. Age bands reflect self-reported data at time of registration.
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With 74 votes cast, "How they interact with my kids" came out on top — chosen by 28.4% of respondents. "Respecting our family's grief journey" followed at 24.3%, showing the community is anything but one-note on this topic.
The gender split is telling: 35.7% of women chose this answer, compared with 18.8% of men — a gap worth noting. Dating is personal, but the numbers suggest women and men are approaching this question from slightly different angles.