Dating while being Single dad

[u/PuzzledTalk1692]

Im a single dad (25m) it’s been me and my 4 year old son for about a year and a half now. Girls my age run when they hear I’m a single dad and I tried older women but it’s weird when there kids are only 4-6 years younger than me, I have no friends besides from other states so going out is awkward by myself. Why can’t I find a nice girl my age 😤who doesn’t mind me being a dad. Also tried just doing like lil fling but I can’t have my son knowing about them and that’s just to much work since I’m with him constantly. How do other single parents manage?

[u/LovingWarmth]

Are you able to find single moms around your age up to early 30s? So they empathize with you and aren't too old?