Introducing new partner

[Hannispan]

Not sure if this is the right place to post so apologies if I'm in the wrong thread. I'm a single parent to a 10 month old and a 2 and half year old snd I've been dating my boyfriend for a while now and I think the time is right for hime to meet the 2 1/2 year old (due to breastfeeding he has met the 10 month old who adores him but tbh adores anyone with food!). Any tips on first meetings? She maybe only 2 but she is quite advanced in many respects and is also highly sensitive and hates changes to her routines so I'm a little nervous. Boyfriend has said he wants it to be as easy for me as possible so he is happy to fit around whatever I think is best. Thanks

No experience of this, but my instinct would be to invite him around for tea, as you might anyone else. Don't be physical with him, and play it down generally to not put pressure on her. If she thinks her opinion is critical or that you expect her to react badly, she may well meet your expectations. Low key- little and often, I should say. Also have other people she trusts around on a couple of occasions so that she can see that the new boyfriend is ok in other people she trusts' opinions,too.

Good luck - I'm sure it'll go well.