u/starrynight2x

I (40s F) am a divorced mom with 2 daughters (13 and 9) dating someone for a few months. (Not first relationship post-divorce, have had 2 multi year relationships since.) I’m trying to figure out a reasonable ballpark on timing to bring him around my kids. I’m beyond the minimum in my divorce decree (3 mos, don’t recall how we landed on that) and I think my significant other may feel more assured if I can provide some estimate on when I may feel ready for that step. He hasn’t pressured me at all but it just feels like something we should talk about soon. Curious for how others have approached, what factors you considered, how long you waited, and how your kids responded. Mine were pretty little when they last met a partner of mine…several years ago, pretty easily framed as a playdate as we both had kids around the same age. My current bf doesn’t have kids but seems happy to meet mine when I’m ready.

I (40s F) am a divorced mom with school-aged kids and dating someone for a few months. (Not first relationship post-divorce, have had 2 multi year relationships since.) I’m trying to figure out a reasonable ballpark on timing to bring him around my kids. I’m beyond the minimum in my divorce decree (3 mos, don’t recall how we landed on that) and I think my significant other may feel more assured if I can provide some estimate on when I may feel ready for that step. He hasn’t pressured me at all but it just feels like something we should talk about soon. Curious for how others have approached, what factors you considered, how long you waited, and how your kids responded. Mine were pretty little when they last met a partner of mine…several years ago, pretty easily framed as a playdate as we both had kids around the same age. My current bf doesn’t have kids but seems happy to meet mine when I’m ready.