Children meeting a new partner? How long

[ColaOlaLa]

Just wondering how long you would wait (or did wait) before introducing your children to a new partner?

I would say minimum of 6 months if everything is calm and settled and at least a year if there is any drama behind the scenes. And on either scenario to keep it very casual with just meeting up here and there rather than having them staying over from the point that they meet the kids.

I wouldn’t be telling them I was dating till I knew it was serious, no drama from ex he isn’t on the scene. My mum would occasionally babysit like once a fortnight etc

I think 6 months seems around the average so I will aim for that

6 months for me. Was actually a few weeks earlier than planned as my eldest (13 at the time) asked if they could meet him.

We don't live together thought 2 years later so my time with the kids is very much protected and he comes over now and again while they are here but mostly when I don't have them.

How do you plan to date while your kids are at school? I assume most potential partners will work during the day?

Coffee dates initially then my mum could watch them but like I said that would only be very occasionally as she wouldn’t have them once a week etc, maybe once a fortnight, then when I know someone better they can come round when the kids are in bed In the evening(but not sleep over)