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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]SAHD here.

I have made a habit of telling each of the other moms who come over for play dates that I am totally devoted to my DW [b]and will never flirt with them[/b], and that our friendship will be nothing more than Platonic.  I've felt this is necessary.  It has been well received, and it puts others at ease - both the moms and their partners.  [/quote]

This seems really awkward and would make me feel uncomfortable.  Just emphasize your realtionship with DW.  I'd get the hint - I think most women would - and feel more comfortable. [/quote]

I think it's a little presumptuous for him to assume that these women need to "take a hint" in the first place.  If he's getting vibes from a woman that she wants to hook up with him, he really shouldn't be getting together with her in the first place - kids or not.  If this is ALL about getting the kids together for a playdate in the park then why the need to bring up flirting in the first place?  This isn't a romantic date between the adults, it's a playdate for the kids.

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Creepy or not/hot or not, establishing boundaries is normal and healthy.  I have hosted or been hosted by a mom and her kid where it's just been us plenty of times.  Why not?  If you or your partner can't handle being alone with another adult of the opposite sex then by all means stick to groups and public places.  Perhaps a chaperone would be desirable.  Or a burka.

Also, discussions like this are surely further discussed at home, hopefully putting her DPartner at ease.  Seems we are all able to breed but that doesn't necessarily equip us to maturely have adult conversations about adult topics.  [/quote]

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