Not sure what advice I'm looking for. Just maybe other people's experiences.
Split up with ex (of 16 years) over a year and a half ago. I met someone else after about 8 months. I wasn't looking, it just happened. I've taken it slowly with my 2 DS. I waited for at least 6 months then slowly introduced him just as 'a friend'. Some might think that is still too soon but it was difficult finding time together with my kids.
Anyway, I'm finding this whole 'blended family' thing very difficult. My oldest son has been acting strangely and think he suspects, so I came clean with him and was very honest. Gave him the speech about how they are my 1st priority and nothing has to change etc.
I just seem to carry around this weird guilt with me all the time. Like I'm doing something wrong. Its even now making me question whether I'm ready for a new relationship or whether this is healthy for the kids. I know people do this all the time but the more they spend time with my new partner, the more I feel weird and guilty about it all.
I carried a lot of guilt around for ending the relationship with their dad, now I feel like I'm loading even more guilt on myself.