Dating a man with a child

beetle

ok heres the story..... I am 21 and I am currently talking to a 25 year old guy who has a 1year old child. Actually this guy was my childhood crush. We were both in love with each other when were around 8-13yr old. So its kinda cool because we havent seen each other in about ten years and now he has came back in my life. He does have a child and I dont have any children. I mean dont get me wrong I love childern, but one of my friends is in a relationship with a man with a child and she has warned me "DO NOT DO IT!!" She said it will cause nothing but hurt. She was told me go out with him and have fun but whatever you do dont get serious!! But I do like him a lot and I dont know if I wanna just say forget it without ever trying it. Will someone give me some advice that is maybe in this same situation or has been through this kinda thing.