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introducing your new partner to your child

by likes2chat2

(August 2008) (rank 200th)

Re: Any good ideas?
anonymous

Question:

Hi, just wondering if anyone has any good ideas on how I could best introduce my 18 month old to a new man in my life? I don't want him to feel as if he is

being watched but in saying that I do want to see what he is like around her however, understand that it may take a few times to get used to the idea.

My Advice:

Hi,

I was in the same situation with my daughter when she was 3. I know it is a bit older but this idea may work for you as well.

I took my Ebony to a park and met my partner there, so its on mutual grounds your daughter can play as well as you both can join in.

A child loves to play and that is a great way for both of them to get to know each other.

After a while when my daughter got used to my partner then we slowly introduced him into the house hold as well as go to his place.

When this starts to happen make sure there is toys for her to play with or toys that she can keep there. This makes her feel apart of that household and included.

I hope this helps

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	August 2008 \| exquisite-flower

Re: introducing your new partner to your child

I think that when children are younger it is easier in many ways because they are more trusting of you so you only have the new man/woman in your life to 'monitor' (for wont of a better word).

When children are older and can form their own opinions then the response will be depending on their own experiences with their other parent, their thoughts even on you meeting someone else and developing a friendship with them.

Also as children get older it can be harder to interact with them and partake in 'family' activities as they will be developing their own interests which may be easier in some ways to exclude people from. As such each instance needs to be done as 'naturally' as possible so as not to threaten the child or the prospective relationship.

Peace
EF.x