Single Dad by Choice: Marc's Story
« I always knew I wanted to be a father, but life didn't hand me the traditional path. »
Marc, 39, spent years focused on his career before realizing that waiting for the "perfect relationship" to have children wasn't working for him. After discovering platonic co-parenting, he created a profile on CoParentBaby.
He exchanged messages with several women over three months, prioritizing video calls before meeting anyone in person. He eventually connected with Sophie, a teacher who shared his values around stability and involved parenting.
Today, their son is two years old. Marc and Sophie live in separate homes but see each other weekly to coordinate schedules, and their son spends roughly equal time with each parent.
"It's not a fairy tale," Marc says. "It's a partnership built on communication and respect. But my son has two parents who are fully present, and that's what matters."
What Marc would tell someone starting out
- Take your time before meeting in person
- Discuss finances and schedules early, not after the pregnancy
- Put everything in writing, even if it feels formal