How long did you leave it before a bf met your children?

[CremeEggScoffer]

A bit of background, I've been a lone parent for a while, anyway I've known a lovely bloke for about 6 months and something has clicked for us recently (he's single too) and we have found we share loads in common and both feel we should start dating.

we've been sending lovely texts and there's butterflies and the lot

Anyhow I have a 2yo DS but am very wary about introducing this bloke to DS but am not really sure how long to wait, I was thinking around 4-6 months, would be nice to hear some views

I waited about 6 months before introducing my DC to my boyfriend. They're a bit older (9 and 7) so I'd talked about him before to them and they knew he existed. He hasn't stayed overnight when they've been here yet but will do at some point.

I know some people feel its better to have new friends just introduced as friends without any boyfriend buildup to it and for it to happen early on in a relationship but I preferred to wait a few months. Don't think either way is right or wrong

We waited about 3 months. We both have children and they go to the same school. The children were older too, ages ranged from 10 - 2, so leaving it longer wasn't practical. However, we were very sure of the seriousness of the relationship.

we have spoke about it and have agreed it's best to wait, he said it's up to me and he's happy to not stay over until I'm happy. DS' dad has him quite a lot so we can spend time together then, it's all looking good

good for you! It is lovely to have that time together without the kids too and really focus on your relationship.

Although we did introductions at 3 months it was much longer before we did the first sleep over.

he came round last night after DS went to bed and left about 11pm, he's happy to do this whenever I text him, he hasn't got any kids and doesn't want them either which suits me

My boyfriend met my children after about four months I think. He didn't stay over for a few months after that and it was very rare he did until recently (we've been together 14 months). Even now he only stays over at weekends.