I'm a single mom of three. I think personality of the parent plays a huge role in how satisfying they will find the experience. I personally LOVE being a single parent. I get to enjoy maximum time with my kids, and there is no one to disagree with on my parenting choices. I'd rather just have all the responsibility than have to constantly be doing damage control for another persons mistakes. But maybe that has more to do with my choices in partners in the past...either way. This is the happiest I have ever been, I don't see myself getting into another relationship. Not while my kids are young anyways.