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[quote=Anonymous]I'm a divorced father of two elementary chool children.  I'm on good terms with my ex and we have a 50/50 custody arrangement that we've both been flexible about as necessary to help each other.

In the two years post-divorce, every woman I've dated has had kids of her own, so we figured out how to balance schedules and bonded some over talk about our kids. Normal stuff.

I recently met through a friend a single woman without kids and, after three dates and plenty of texting/emails, we seem to be hitting it off. She knew I had kids when we were introduced and said straight up that it is not a deal-breaker for her, partially because we both went in to meeting casually with no expectations.  She seems genuinely interested in hearing about my kids because they are a huge part of my life, but she asks about them in the same appropriate way that I ask about her relationship with her parents and and siblings who she is close with, and it doesn't overwhelm our conversations.  It is very unlikely that she would meet them for many months, if this beginning relationship even lasts that long--I've dated enough to not get ahead of myself in this regard.  The kids have a great mother and I'm not trying to find a new one for them.

As I hope I've demonstrated, I have no major issues, but am seeking general tips or guidance on dating under such circumstances, particularly from anyone who has been the non-parent in the relationship. I already know that my schedule cannot accommodate many things that two child-free couples can do on a whim, and I don't plan on changing that for any relationship, but would still appreciate any thoughts or comments from anyone who's BTDT. Thanks.

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