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Thursday, October 25, 2007
Dating after divorce
How do parents and kids handle new relationships?
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
This is the final day of our families and divorce topic…
At some point, life “after the divorce” takes on its own normality. Kids become accustomed to new schedules, situations and expectations. Parents accept the new structure of their lives as well. For some, it takes time before they can even think of wading into the dating waters. Other single parents may feel ready to date, but are too busy working and parenting to find the time.
Dating always seemed tricky enough without kids in the picture, but single parents have to factor their little (or not so little) ones into the equation. So how do you take that first step, and do you have any iron-clad rules about dating as a parent?
At what point do you tell your children you are dating? When and how do you introduce kids to a new boyfriend or girlfriend? Does age of the children matter? Do your kids get a say in your new relationship?
How do you handle matters if you or your ex moves-in with or marries their girlfriend or boyfriend? How can you ease everyone’s transition in cases of blended families?
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