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When is it appropriate to introduce your kids to the person you are dating?
The only woman my kids met while I was single turned out to be their future step-mom. I was very careful not to introduce my kids to my girlfriend until I was certain she was the one. I have friends who jump the gun and it seems to me the kids get attached to this boyfriend/girlfriend, and when it ends, it's very disappointing.
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I think if you introduce people to the kids as a "friend" then it's much different than actually letting the person your dating take on a roll of a parental/authority figure. If they meet the person in passing and don't see the relationship that is happening, it shouldn't be damaging.
CRami53 | August 4, 2008 | reply
I think it really all depends on the age of the child. But, that said, I agree that it makes sense to wait until you are sure the relationship is serious. The last thing you want to do is get your kids attached to someone new, only to have them leave their lives when the relationship is over.
fx | July 2, 2008 | reply
