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Introducing Your New Partner

“It's logical to continue dating, especially after your children are grown and have their own”
By Alex Glover August 24, 2015
Introducing Your New Partner

Introducing Your New Partner

“It's logical to continue dating, especially after your children are grown and have their own”
By Alex Glover August 24, 2015

It's logical to continue dating, especially after your children are grown and have their own lives. But when the time comes to introduce a date to your grown children, you need to handle the situation with care, especially if you don’t want your children to believe that you have forgotten about them.

Make sure to tell your children about the date before the meeting and make sure that they are emotionally ready for this. And don’t arrange the meeting if it’s nothing more than just a fling, as this person should be important to you and someone who you think will be around for a while.

Be prepared for some resistance from your children. Even though they are adults, they still may have trouble accepting that you have a dating life. They may feel less important to you and worry that you will forget about them. Be sure to reassure them of their place in your life and that you love them.

When the meeting occurs, make sure it's something timed. Try bowling or game night, which will give you all something to do while getting to know one another. Also, if you keep the meeting relatively short, you protect against awkward or emotionally charged scenarios.

Don't expect your date and children to bond right away; this will take time. Keep the introductions and conversation low-key. If the initial meeting goes well, you will create a strong base from which to build a positive relationship between your love interest and your children.

Make sure to talk to your children about how they are feeling. Don't tell them how they should or should not feel. Instead, listen to them, and do your best to calm their worries or support them

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