Ricky Martin on being a single dad: ‘I have two boys – I can’t just bring men into my home’

Ricky Martin has opened up about fatherhood, admitting becoming a dad has changed his outlook on dating.

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The 43-year-old is dad to twin boys Valentino and Matteo who were born to a surrogate in 2008.

Because of this, while his looking for a relationship, Puerto Rican Ricky, has had to get his priorities right.

He told The Sun: “The first year as a single father with twins was insanity. I had eye bags down to my knees but it was the most beautiful year of my life.

Ricky insisted his two boys always come first now
Ricky insisted his two boys always come first now

“My kids travel with me everywhere. When I made the decision to bring my kids in into this world, I made a strategy go how it was going to work. It’s flowing beautifully.”

In January last year, Ricky split from partner Carlos Gonzalez after dating for five years.

It’s taken a while but the Livin’ La Vida Loca hit maker is ready to get back out there.

Something tells us Ricky won't be looking for very long...

He continued: “I am single now after seven years. I meet people. I’m fine. I meet very handsome men.

“We’re all men. It’s in our DNA to go for it. But I have two boys and I cannot bring different men every day into my house.”

And Ricky and Carlos have found a way to work things out, with him adding: “He comes to see the kids. There was a year of silence but now we’re buddies.”

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