Two years ago, I divorced my husband. I am 43, with a 19 year old who is at university, a 16 year old son and an 18 year old daughter with severe complex needs as she is autistic and non-verbal.
I realised I needed some company in my life and so joined the apps.
I met a lovely sweet man on Tinder about a month ago. He lives an hour away by train but he also has family commitments ( very young children) so it is working out well.
I had not told him about my daughter but yesterday he was on the phone too me and she started having a meltdown, making really loud verbal grunts, so i was forced to tell him.
He was really sweet about it assuring me that he is not going to run for the hills and he wanted to see me but I can't help feeling worried and sad that I am going to lose him because of the extra baggage that I carry.
I have not explained to him very much because the relationship so fresh, I just want to have fun with him and see him as joy within a difficult life. However, I don't want him to think I am hiding my daughter. who also lives with her dad 50% of the time
Any advice appreciated..