Is there a proper amount of time to pass after a divorce to introduce children to a new girlfriend? We have been separated for 16 months and divorced for 6 months. My ex insists that 2-3 months of dating is not enough time, and wants to see an engagement before "allowing" an introduction to my girlfriend. My girlfriend wants to meet the children (ages 3 and 5) and the relationship has become committed and serious in the 2-3 months together. So far I have been accomodating to my ex's demand, but the given that the holidays are coming, I would like to share some experiences between the children and my girlfriend.
The ex has had a relationship already for about 1 year, and the children have met him as he has slept at her house -- after about 6-8 months of commuter dating (he lives quite far away). I feel that her demands are excessive and one-sided, but I do not want to do a meeting in secret, however, if it is addressed openly, she may curtail visitation to eliminate this threat to what she perceives is the children's best interest.
What do you suggest?
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06 Oct 2005 08:19
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