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[quote=Anonymous]I'm a single father who is the main custodian of my kids. I sort of took the position that dating was only during times I didn't have the kids. So, I usually tried dating during the summers when they would visit their mother and grandparents or go to camp. Nothing ever took super serious and usually I sort of left things at a summer fling while the kids were young and their needs were so demanding. I know my ex has dated and introduced a lot of guys to the kids over the years. It's been difficult for the kids because not only do they not see their mom that often, they end up dividing her attention with a stranger. So, they have complained about some of the guys (and liked some of the guys). I try to not foster their complaints beyond encouraging them to take it up with their mother.

That said, if I ever did get serious, it would be a slow introduction and I would probably do things like let my ex know that the person I am introducing into the kids' lives isn't dangerous and wouldn't pose a safety or health threat to the kids' welfare. I just haven't had the time or energy on that front.

OP, what I would do is try to offer an olive branch to your ex. Basically let him know that this person is a good person who doesn't pose any danger to the children and absolutely doesn't replace their father. Maybe a nice email?[/quote]

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