I have been dating my boyfriend for 5 months, we have both previously experienced horrible relationship issues & nasty breakups.
We both have kids & are keen to protect them & not impact their lives negatively.
It is early days for us but we keep coming back to the conversation that perhaps long term dating is the best way to maintain a good relationship rather than the generally natural progression of moving in / becoming a family etc.
I’m very back & forth about the idea - obviously no rush to make a decision but just wondered what others think of this as the best way of preserving a good relationship?