After your divorce is over, there will come a time when you feel ready to start dating again.
You might be ready but are your children?
Dating after your divorce can be hard on them. Below are six tips to help your offspring when you first start seeing other people after your divorce.
Be honest. Your children know when you’re not telling the truth. So it’s a good idea to tell them you’re ready to start meeting new people and why.
Be sensitive. Tell your children that you love them and dating doesn’t mean they’re being replaced. Try to ensure that they know how important they are to you and that they always will be.
Be encouraging. Allow your children to express their feelings about your decision to date. Also, encourage them to ask questions.
Be patient. They are your children, not your best friend from college. Be patient if they take a while to get on board with you pursuing a romance.
Be protective. It may not be a good idea to introduce your children to everyone you date. Consider only introducing them to someone you feel very serious about. Introducing your children to everyone you date may only confuse them.
Be slow. When you do find someone you’re serious with, consider not rushing to introduce them to your children. Start slow and keep tabs on your children’s feelings.
This article is based on content from the Child-Centered Divorce blog.
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