I am just curious about it all. I know dating as a single parent is difficult enough, but what if you're partnered? Is it harder? Do you try and gravitate towards others with kids? I feel like as a mom, these are some hard questions. There are more, but simply put, how do the parents in this community manage healthy and sable relationships?
Poly and Parenthood
- Thread starter AmiA
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Hello Ami,
Some parents choose to remain monogamous until their kids are grown. Others cohabit, and their partners help to raise the kids. It really depends on you specific arrangement and situation. Time is a limited resource, and kids need a lot of it. On the other hand, it is nice if they have some extra love in their lives.
Just some thoughts,
Kevin T.
Some parents choose to remain monogamous until their kids are grown. Others cohabit, and their partners help to raise the kids. It really depends on you specific arrangement and situation. Time is a limited resource, and kids need a lot of it. On the other hand, it is nice if they have some extra love in their lives.
Just some thoughts,
Kevin T.
Bobbi
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I'm not a parent but I've dated people with kids. The ones I've dated were also married. Usually one partner would watch the children while the other went out on dates. If other partner wasn't available then I'd go over to their house to hang out, watch a movie or chat while we both watched over the children.
Some couples choose not to date until kids get a certain age and almost all have policies that don't disrupt the household too much like no overnights or entire weekends away.
Some couples choose not to date until kids get a certain age and almost all have policies that don't disrupt the household too much like no overnights or entire weekends away.
That's what I thought happened. I remember a long time ago I was with a couple who had a toddler and I would occasionally help out watching the kiddo. I love kids, but I would set up the rule of the other partner not meeting them until we got to know them better.
Mainly, if I do find a woman I would love to go on solo dates just to get away. Have a girls night. I wouldn't mind if my husband went on a date and I watch the kids. It's all about balance.