How long before you introduce gf/bf to kids?

[Anonymous]

I saw a clip that jlo/Ben were kissing and her son was close

Seems a little soon after her kids were around Arod

At what pint do you think it’s appropriate to have your children around new gf/bf?

[Anonymous]

For us, we waited between 11-14 months depending on the kid. Some were more curious and open to it than others.

[Anonymous]

If the kids are below 10 then usually a one year mark is a good time to introduce kids.

Ofcourse, some anxious or careless parents would do it much sooner thinking that they are a package deal or kids would be fine, etc.

[Anonymous]

Waiting over 6 months is insane unless they are simply a sexual relationship.

[Anonymous]

I introduced my teenagers to my BF at the three month mark. The relationship felt very solid (it still is at 9 months) and it seemed like I was almost keeping something from them by not introducing him. He probably sees them either for a meal or a short conversation about once a week and he doesn’t stay overnight when my kids are with me — which is half the time.

[Anonymous]

1 year. 6 year old child.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Waiting over 6 months is insane unless they are simply a sexual relationship.

I have been waiting to hear the usual suspects say never ! But I have to say 6 months would be an absolute minimum and even longer for younger kids.

[Anonymous]

I think it's ok to introduce early but not necessarily have them spend a lot of time together. The point is that they don't get attached if it might not work out. Right?

My daughter has met most of the people in my social circle, many of whom are guys. So I will let her meet guys I am dating in casual circumstances with a bunch of folks around. I'm dating someone now, and she has met him twice in passing. If we don't work out, he is nothing more to her than one of my friends. She has a dad. She's happy for me to be dating, though, because I am happy. Dad and I split when I was pregnant, so she has never known us as a couple.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I introduced my teenagers to my BF at the three month mark. The relationship felt very solid (it still is at 9 months) and it seemed like I was almost keeping something from them by not introducing him. He probably sees them either for a meal or a short conversation about once a week and he doesn’t stay overnight when my kids are with me — which is half the time.

9 months is nothing. No wonder you divorced the first time around.

[Anonymous]

Jlo is a terrible parent and relationship shopper.

Young girls do not ever need to be introduced to boyfriends.

[Anonymous]

Once you are dating exclusively. Could be as short as a month.

[Anonymous]

A year in

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Jlo is a terrible parent and relationship shopper.

Young girls do not ever need to be introduced to boyfriends.

What about young girls being introduced to girlfriends?

[Anonymous]

When it's a very solid relationship. I haven't introduced kids to my bf after 1.5 years. Ex has a revolving roster of girlfriends and I believe provides enough instability without me adding another person in. The kids met the new gf last month, and already sleep over at her house, in her bed, etc. They got so attached to the previous gf, I invited her and her child to a recent b-day party. Maybe next year, I have to invite that ex gf, plus the current future ex gf.

[Anonymous]

A year. Take your time and vet people.