Telling Your Child You are Dating

How do you take the next step?

You might have a child from a past relationship, and you might have started dating someone new. You and the person that you are dating might have grown close, and the two of you might have decided to take the next step in your relationship and move in together. However, you might not have introduced your child to your new partner, and you might be wondering what the best way to do this will be. So, how do you introduce your partner to your child? What is the best way to approach this type of situation? Though the answers to these questions may be different for everyone, here are a few suggestions.

1. Schedule small outings.

You might consider scheduling small outings where your child and your new partner can bond with one another. This might show you whether or not your child and your new partner get along and it might allow you some insight on how your partner does with children.

2. Invite your partner over.

You could start inviting your partner over after work for dinner. This might give you a preview of how your child and your new partner interact with one another. It might also be more comfortable for your child, because he or she is in his or her comfort zone.

3. Talk to your partner and child together.

Try to allow time for you, your child, and your partner to get together to discuss this new move in your relationship. Do your best to address each person’s concerns, and try to understand everyone’s position on the situation. You might also try finding a way to initiate this new move that works for everyone.

If you have a child and you are also in a new relationship that is progressing to the next level, you might be wondering on how you can address this new development in your relationship with your child. You might consider talking to your child and partner together about the situation and inviting your partner over so he or she has time to bond with your child. This might make the transition easier for all parties.