The secret to… introducing your children to a new partner

Be sure your new relationship is set to last, stay sensitive to your children’s feelings of being pushed out – and help them deal with any sense of split loyalties

What kind of relationship does your new partner want with your child? Have a frank discussion: do they want parental responsibilities, or something looser? They may have their own children to consider – this is just a small piece of a big jigsaw.

Make sure that your relationship is set to last. You don’t want your children to grow attached to a new partner, only for it all to go wrong later. Children in this situation can become mistrustful of people – including you. Concentrate on building a relationship with your child as a solo parent. They are the most important thing.

Related: The secret to dealing with a family estrangement

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from Children | The Guardian https://ift.tt/2LWqNtU