Dating a divorcee with kids

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Registered: 12-12-2007
Dating a divorcee with kids
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Thu, 12-13-2007 - 3:29pm

I met a really nice man a month ago and I feel like I've been dumped into the sea and the waves are tossing me around.

KRISTIE
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Registered: 03-26-2003
Thu, 12-13-2007 - 5:09pm

A 6 year old child is not capable to perfectly choose her words to guarantee that any she says is not seen as rude or a dig at an adult.

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Registered: 12-12-2007
Thu, 12-13-2007 - 5:50pm
Thanks for reminding me that I can't expect the same of the little one.
KRISTIE
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Registered: 08-04-2003
Thu, 12-13-2007 - 6:16pm

Most 6 yr olds are very open and very blunt, until social conditioning sets in.


Carrie

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Registered: 12-12-2007
Thu, 12-13-2007 - 6:31pm

Thanks Carrie,


KRISTIE
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Thu, 12-13-2007 - 6:51pm

I think the other posters have addressed the issue of how six year olds are pretty well.

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Registered: 12-12-2007
Thu, 12-13-2007 - 7:01pm

I've thought the same thing.

KRISTIE
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Registered: 03-26-2003
Thu, 12-13-2007 - 7:26pm

He may well be trying to tell/show you that, but that doesn't mean he's necessarily thought through the possible effect on his kids (especially the young one).

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Registered: 11-10-2007
Thu, 12-13-2007 - 8:47pm

I have not been in your situation and I dont have any kids of my own...but my feeling is that things are moving too fast for this little girl.

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Registered: 04-15-2003
Sat, 12-15-2007 - 5:02pm

You only met a month ago - I don't feel he should be having you hang out with his kids so much at this point anyway.

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