I Know a Step-Parent That can Relate

Did your significant other have a child before y’all met? Does the child’s other parent like you? Does the child like you? Do you like the child? Does the child get along with your children, if you have any? Then let’s talk about it!

I’m sure most people in the dating world has a child. Which is fine may I add! The thing is although it’s not what you signed up for it’s very mature and responsible to look after their kid as much as they do. I know you don’t want to hear it but it’s the reality of dating someone with a child. In my experience the child has NEVER been the problem, and I can pass that statement with an A+ on a polygraph! A lot of times it’s an issue of miscommunication between the adults.

A child is going to show love regardless, well depending on the age. Teenagers will have an attitude but we can get into that later. If you are dating someone with a young child, beware of drama that most coparenting parents bring. Rather the know you or not. Rather the kid loves you or not. In their eyes you are breaking up their family picture or what could’ve been. In my opinion anytime there is drama amongst the adults a simple conversation between the trio can stop any future damage.

If you are planning to continue your relationship with someone that has a child, know you will have to have a bond with the child. Preferably a good one. You don’t necessarily have to have one with the other parent but it does make life easier. I’m all for step parenting if the relationship is serious. You don’t want your kids meeting any and everybody. If you want to get into the conversation of serious relationships stay tuned!