Recently a friend of mine told me she’d been dating a guy for almost 10 months and still had not met his kids. She had introduced her children to him after a couple of months. I’ve heard three months is a good time to introduce boyfriend/girlfriend and kids. I read one story about a lady who waited a year. Most women agreed that this is something only the people in the relationship can really decide. If a person is not use to being around children, bringing them into the mix can be difficult no matter how long you’ve been dating.
- One general consensus is that children don’t need to meet every person you date.
- Children need to feel secure and know that it’s a good thing.
- They need to feel they aren’t being replace. They need to know they are loved and cared for. This new “friend” is not a threat.
- Tell them about your new “friend.” Talking with them about what you like about this person can help an initial meeting go better.
- Make the meeting kid friendly. If your child enjoys a certain park or restaurant, set up the date at that place.
What are your tips on dating as a single mom? When do you introduce your kids to the person you are dating?
