Did you decide to date again? Do you think having a mother figure for your child is important for them?
It’s also a very big ask of a new partner for them to step in and fulfil the role of mother to your child.
I feel like for me it would be a) Wanting someone I have a deep connection with and b) Someone who's interested in children. I feel that keeps it simple.
But yeah, I just think about how much I wouldn't be able to provide my daughter as a male, given I know so little about hair, make up etc. I mean, I'd obviously learn it all, but it would be easier to have someone who was already on that page.