Pros and cons of dating a single dad

Hello, I have recently started to take an interest in a man who has 2 young children (4,2). He is an incredible father, and I realize that I am not top piority. I haven't been involved in a relationship like this, so I don't know what to expect. More recently, he has been very straightforward on when he is available. He visits his kids every other weekend, and there has been some events that are important to me (that I would like to have him attend with me) that fall on those weekends. I'm not expecting him to drop everything, but there's no apology- just a simple "I'd rather spend time with my kids". Is it normal to feel a little bit of a backburner? Like I said, I don't know what to expect. Any kind of feedback would be helpful. Thanks in advance!

This man comes across as a devoted father. If you continue to date him and your relationship develops, then you'll find, over time, that you'll be included in all things related to his children. He'll expect you to give his children top priority as well.

Yes I agree with the above post. You will always be his second priority. Is there an age difference also between you both?

Hi I agree with above posts if you continue to date him you will get disappointment after another. There may be a court order in place for him to see his kids he could not break....... Social life with just the both of you will be rarity and his kids will always come first in everything. Eventually you will have to tag along to outings events with kids, you will always be waiting in line. I personally wouldn't go there,it could turn into a battleground. Sit down and think what do you want and realistically expect from a relationship.? Will this current relationship full-fill those needs ? Do you want to have and build a relationship with two other people (kids) or are you not ready for that ,it will be a massive part of you future and life with him?