your post really hits home to me...i was engaged and my fiance left me. Not even 3 days later she started seeing someone else and henceforth wanted nothing to do with me. I try to wear a mask and put on a facade but every time i see her i feel hurt, every time i hear her i feel anger, and the fact she is with a guy who is not me fills me with hatred. I know i shouldnt feel this way but i have not been single in a while and i do not even really remember what its like to be single and what its like to meet people. I have little friends and i would like to find people to make me laugh and forget the pain.
That is a good question. Children growth is important and introduction is a great way. It shows you trust your kids opinion and then later they may come to you for advice and the sort.
I have the idea that your kids should meet them the same as you. In an abstract view that women is not just dating you but your kids as well. If your kids don't like her that will be hard if you have been dating awhile. Trust in your judgment but also trust in the judgment of children. Although overlooked children sometimes are the best cases of acceptance.
RE: Today's thought..................
these are all good points but the pain will just not go away