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[quote=Anonymous]I think it's really hard to relate to this situation unless you're a single parent.  OP, I am divorced with kids and in such a relationship.  We live about 50 mi apart.  He is also divorced with kids.  We are primary care givers to respective kids, our ex-spouses do have some parenting time, though.  We have different schedules, differently aged kids.

We've been together 2 years.  We did not meet each other's kids for 1 year.  I am glad we waited (for reasons mentioned by OP), but it made the first year logistically more difficult.  50 mi is not a big deal on one hand; but it is enough that it takes planning, and it's not worth a trip unless you have enough time to spend.

We did not see each other enough in the first year, always wanted more.  If there were work trips or kid emergencies, there were a few times that we went a few weeks.

Key was that we both wanted it to work, highly attracted, great connection, lots of mutual excitement.  It takes that for this to be worth it.  We spoke by phone almost every day for quite a bit in the evenings before bed.  Often used Skype.  Good e-mails and sharing of ideas.

We had every other weekend to spend with each other, maximized that.

Now we've met each other's kids and the kids have met each other.  The 50 miles remains annoying, but is not a deal breaker.  Now it's an issue because when we think of blending families potentially, down the line, it's tough as we each have ties to our area.

But it's worth it for an otherwise great situation and person.  GL![/quote]

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