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When Should I Introduce My New Boyfriend To My Kid?
At what point is it appropriate to introduce my boyfriend to my teenage son? (I’ve been divorced for just over a year, living on my own for almost two, and dating my new BF for six months.) I feel like I might be ready but even just typing those words gives me anxiety, so maybe I’m not?
I go back and forth on this one because there are so many circumstances, and this is not a one-size-fits-all-answer to a one-size-fits-all-question.
(Not that anything ever is!) While I understand why you would want to introduce your person to your children (and I think six months is a significant amount of time) I also wonder how your kid feels?
I ask because while I feel really strongly that we, as women, should always prioritize our pleasure and happiness when it comes to our intimate partnerships, prioritizing our kids’ feelings and safety when it comes to bringing new relationships into our homes is equally important.
I think, culturally, there is pressure to introduce new partners to our families — even when it isn’t in our favor (orhow long should you wait to meet your boyfriends child
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