How Successful Are the Marriages of People With Divorced Parents?

After my first marriage ended, I was frankly terrified at the prospect of dating again. I was a mom of two, in my 30s, and stuck in the suburbs. How would I ever find an eligible guy to have coffee with — much less date or possibly marry? Re-entering the dating world, especially as a parent, is daunting.

How to set expectations within all of your post-divorce relationships. Point One: Divorced parents are still parents. If we (as a couple) can focus on.

Involving your kids with dating too soon after the divorce can create problems. Involving your kids too early in a new relationship may cause them further trauma if your new relationship falls apart. The last thing they need is to be exposed to another disintegrating relationship. Wait until you are very sure of your new relationship and both of you have realistic expectations of what a blended family is about.

Even if your children express a positive interest in your dating life, it is best not to involve them. It is also best not to go on a date with your children in tow. This often happens when two divorced parents meet and have kids around the same age. They may even have met through their children. If your children are friends, then allow them to continue that friendship and keep your dating activities to when you have a babysitter and are away from the kids.

Think of how awkward it would be if your relationship with the other parent fails and your kids are still friends.