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Meeting the BF's kids for the first time

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asSASSin8 · 24/10/2019 10:21

I was wondering if anyone could please offer some advice. I have been seeing my BF for 7 months. He has 2 young DC whom I am meeting imminently. We are going brunch with them and their DM.
Please can anyone share their meeting the kids experiences. I have no DC of my own and don't have much experience with children. I just don't want to upset or scare them in any way.

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AmIThough · 24/10/2019 10:30

Just be smiley. Ask them simple questions - be interested in what they have to say.
Don't be touchy feely with their dad, it might be awkward.

Have you met their mom before?
If not, be friendly to her too. they'll be much more likely to warm to you if their mom and dad both like you.

GeneHuntLover · 24/10/2019 10:30

You're going for brunch with him, his kids and their mother?

NigesFakeWalkingStick · 24/10/2019 10:34

@GeneHuntLover I met my exes ex when I first met DSS - it's not that unusual. If the kids are young and the parents get on, what is there to critique? I think it sounds fine.

Just be yourself OP. Show interest, ask about their favourite toys, movies, tv programmes. Don't be overly friendly or romantic with your boyfriend and don't try to over familiarise yourself with either the kids or the DM.

Firefliess · 24/10/2019 10:34

How old are they? My DSD was 9 when I met her and had put on her favourite necklace for the occasion which I complemented her on :) Her 7 year old brother only wanted to talk about Pokémon which I wasn't very good at. Ask about something they've done recently - eg a holiday or school play or something your DP has told you about.

asSASSin8 · 24/10/2019 10:55

Thank you for the responses. I am meeting their DM before meeting the kids. I am also pretty nervous of that too if I am being honest. Not because I think we're not going to get on, but because it is uncharted territory for all involved.

My BF and his ex seem to be doing a fantastic job of co-parenting and are amicable. It was her suggestion for the first meeting to include her so they can see we all get on and everyone is comfortable (if that makes sense) which I thought was a great idea.

They are 5 and nearly 2, so quite young. Their DD (5) is aware of me and is looking forward to meeting me by all accounts. I guess I am just nervous as I don't want to cause upset in any capacity. I would certainly not be overly tactile with my BF in front of them as I'd deem that extremely inappropriate, nor would I try to be overly familiar with them. I guess it's getting the balance of being friendly without being intrusive. I just don't want to get it wrong.

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AmIThough · 24/10/2019 11:18

@asSASSin8 a girl that young will generally love you if she believes you when you tell her her dress is pretty or that her hair is beautiful.
I don't think you need to worry too much as everyone sounds really mature about the whole situation!

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