Friday, April 30, 2010

When do you introduce the children to the new partner?

At what point do you introduce the children to your new partner? Does it matter how old the children are?

In my case I remember being 6 years old and as soon my father moved out, my step father moved in. I was angry, confused, hurt, and wasn’t sure what was going on. Was this man replacing my father?

Every case will be different and the children have to come first. I am sure my mother thought she was doing what was best for her, and maybe even us at the time, but it had an impact on me and still does.

Does anyone remember their parents divorce and meeting either of their new partner(s)? What was it like? I am interested in hearing from anyone who has gone through this.

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