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RelationshipsDating during separation
#RI-6a7aaaea·6 months ago·
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Introduced partner to children after 1 year of separation

Kept relationship separate from children initially, then introduced partner gradually

What I wish I knew
"How to balance children's feelings with new relationship"
If I could tell you one thing
"Introduce partner gradually, consider children's age and feelings"
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Significant downsides.
Complicated feelings about the outcome.
SettledMixedSevere

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