How soon is too soon?

[rainydaysundays]

I've started seeing someone new quite recently, I've known him for about 7 years but only on a deeper level for about 7 months and we've been in a relationship for a few weeks.

I know it's obviously far too soon for him to meet my DC yet but when did other people introduce their partners to their children?

My DC are 4 and 1. He has a DC too but it will be a very long while until I meet them due to his ex partner.

Well a year ago you were having a baby with someone else. Cool your heels. Take it slow.

Thanks for the advice Hollow I did say it will be a long time before he does meet them but I just wanted to see when other people introduced them. Thanks.

@rainydaysundays ignore @Hollowvictory some ppl only post on MN to berate others. I introduced boyfriend at 6 months, kids 4 and 8. It's about the right balance I think, you can't wait forever but you need to be sure yourself. For me the deciding factor was DD knew he existed and asked to meet him. She even specified how the meeting would happen and how she expected him being in our lives to look.

How long did you separate from the Ex? I think it is important to know where you are in the healing process which will then let you know if you can judge how the relationship will look.

You have tiny children so must feel vulnerable which is a risk when dating as men can sense this.

Think about how many people you want involved in their lives..if this relationship ended would you regret introducing them?

I've been separated since I was about 6 months pregnant and fully over that relationship. Thanks everyone for the advice.