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New Relationship - thoughts please

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newbieagain · 28/07/2011 23:51

Background, I separated 3yrs ago, 3 dc's. NM separated 1yr, no dc's. Both his exw & my xh were unfaithful (not with each other). We met over 2mts ago but have spent loads of time together so I feel I now know him quite well & visa versa. I'm the first person he's dated since marriage break up but he feels we have a future & is looking for a serious relationship, marriage etc. I've met all his family. I equally feel there is a good chance we have a future together, we are v compatible & get on v well together. I also feel because of our respective histories we both have a better idea of what type of partner would suit us etc.

I would have always thought previously that I would never introduce anyone to my dc's until we had been dating at least 6mts. However I was finding it increasingly difficult to keep the two worlds apart & ended up throwing caution to the wind last week & he met dc's briefly. They all hit it off fine & it was all done v casually. Dc's have no problem with the idea of me dating & in fact would welcome the idea. I've now agreed to do a day out at w'end with NM & dc's. Am I jumping the gun or do I just go with the flow & enjoy what's there for now without worrying about it all??

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aseriouslyblondemoment · 29/07/2011 01:36

newbie as freudian says enjoy time together,it's still early days and it's good to be spending time alone.
tbh i'd keep it all low key and have NM round as your 'friend' and let things progress as they suit you and the dcs

FabbyChic · 29/07/2011 06:56

I really see nothing wrong in introducing your man to your children, the new man is part of your life as are your children, and combining the two makes sense.

Just remember the boundaries, he is not their father or step father he is your bf, he should only be a friend to your children nothing else.

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