What is the best way of introducing my kids to my girlfriend?
Posted in Ice Skates For Kids on Jan 25th, 2013 | 3 commentsQuestion by jonnyboy92003: What is the best way of introducing my kids to my girlfriend?
Have been going out for a year and I really want to introduce my kids to my girlfriend, however, I have 3 kids (BBG, 12, 11 & 6) and they are v.close to their Mum and I am worried that its going to be really awkward. I see my children regularly twice a week & have a good relationship with them. I am planning an ice skating session with my gf & the kids as an opening event? Can anyone suggest any pitfalls to avoid? Any good articles or books on this subject?
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Answer by Mommy to Be
The 12 and 11 year old should understand without a problem…but the 6 year old might need a little more time to get used to it. If you and the mom have been sperated for some time they might be used to the fact that mom and dad could start to date. (well the older ones at least.)
Just be truthful, whatever you do, and explain that she is not taking mommy’s place in their lives, and that you don’t want that.
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Make the introductions as best you can. Also prepare them ahead of time. Don’t try to force her on them. Let them see that she is ok and come to conclusions on their own.
It may be a little choppy but in time it will smooth out.
Don’t introduce the children to your girlfriend until you have made a long term commitment to her. Your kids don’t need to be put in the middle of your dating life.
the 11 and 12 year old may be a bit bitter they know whats goin on and may feel they have to dislike her for there mother but your 6 year old will probably be very accepting. my bf has 2 kids from another relationship they are now 9 and 7 they were 7 and 5 when i first met them and they said they were great from the start kids are more accepting then people give them credit for