I've been with my DH for eight years married for five years and have known his children since they were two and seven and have been a consistent in their life too.
If I hadn't of married would I still just be labeled as dads GF?
I've seen quite a few theeads where posters will say the OP is just Dads girlfriend because they're not married, regardless of the length of time they've been together.
Lots of couples don't get married these days of prefer just to live together, I don't think that lessons the importance of a role in the child's life.
Just wondered what others thoughts are?