I divorced my husband about 6 months ago, and now I have another boyfriend. My kids are not extremely happy with the idea. Anything I can do?
2006-10-25 11:33:38 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
just tell them i need to move on and you know that just do this for mommy's happiness and tell them they will like him
2006-10-25 11:35:54 · answer #1 · answered by ..::pimpin azn grl::.. 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
This is a major life change for them and they are not going to be happy about it today or 6 months from now. Just be honest with them and let them know if it's casual, getting serious, etc. Invite the gentleman to your house for movies, dinner, and any activities he could participate with the kids in. You will want to see how he reacts to the children as well . No point in getting serious if he doesn't treat the kids well.
2006-10-25 18:48:36 · answer #2 · answered by Brandie J 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are your children over 18? Maybe they think you're on the rebound and it's too soon. That's what I'd think. Unless the boyfriend is the reason you divorced your husband.
If they are under 18, they need you full time, they've lost their dad and of course they don't want another man in your life.
2006-10-25 19:44:38 · answer #3 · answered by The First Dragon 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe it's a bit too soon. I know a divorced lady whose son actually encouraged her to start dating again. I know this because she told everyone how her son encouraged her to do so at her second wedding. One thing she said was that she asked him before she actually started dating again in a very respectful manner. Her new husband is a much better father to her son. She decided to marry again after dating this guy for almost three years.... at this point he had proven himself the best choice as a father and husband.
2006-10-25 18:43:08 · answer #4 · answered by justmemimi 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You children will NEVER accept another man in the household. They will look at him and any other man after him as an interloper.
Your kids are telling you somethin huge and you are missing it. It's not about you. It's about them. You brought them into the world and you need to focus on raising them. They want YOU ... not some other guy.
There is plenty of time to date after they turn 18!!!
good luck
2006-10-26 05:03:25 · answer #5 · answered by DaBoomvang 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It would help if I knew the ages of your children. If they're young, include them in "some" of your dates. If they're teenagers, be as open as possible with them. If they're adults... make your own decisions.
2006-10-25 18:40:25 · answer #6 · answered by all_classy_bitof_sassy 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Don'tell them anything you will never please your children. Keep them out of it just do your thing in private , the less they know the better. Good luck
2006-10-25 19:08:07 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Explain to them that you don't want to be lonely, but nobody can (or WANTS to) replace their Dad.
2006-10-25 18:37:02 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
tell them about all the money you will earn
2006-10-25 18:36:37 · answer #9 · answered by mister_bill@sbcglobal.net 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋