Dating a single dad

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Registered: 03-02-2004
Dating a single dad
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Wed, 07-21-2004 - 4:47pm
Hey everyone! I need some advice. I have never dated a guy that was a single parent until now. The guy I have been seeing the last couple months wants me to come over when his son is visiting him this weekend. (His son is almost 2 yrs old and very shy)

When we first started dating he told me that he doesn't really introduce the women he is dating to his son because he doesn't want to confuse him with a bunch of different people around so I feel very VERY privledged that he has asked me (a few times) to come be with them for the day. Things have been going very well between us and I want to make a good impression but I just don't really know how to act. Any advice???

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Registered: 07-24-2003
Wed, 07-21-2004 - 6:11pm
Hello smiles!

 
iVillage Member
Registered: 07-20-2004
Wed, 07-21-2004 - 8:57pm
Just be yourself. And don't worry to much and let the child come to you when he is ready. And when he does, be playful.
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Registered: 03-02-2004
Fri, 07-23-2004 - 8:51am
thanks for the info. I appreciate the advice. Another thing I just thought of was how to deal with his ex? Apparently she isn't to happy about me being in the picture (which I can totally understand). I don't want to cause even more issues. He already doesn't see his son all too often I don't want to make it worse for him. I figured I need to just let my boyfriend decide but I also feel like I could be causing problems for him and should stay away... how do I handle this?
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Registered: 07-24-2003
Fri, 07-23-2004 - 9:43am
Ahhh... the "ex"... Actually, this is something that HE has to deal with. He has to control the situation and shield you from any wrath that she may feel.