How to Date Men With Kids
- 1). Plan activities together that don't involve his kids. You should ideally be in a comfortable dating relationship with him before you meet his children unless it can't be avoided. This lets you both focus on your own relationship without the added stress of the kids involved.
- 2). Ask him about his children. While conversations should not be solely focused on them, they should be an important part of his life, and you can learn a lot about him by his feelings and stories about his kids. The information also prepares you for what to expect when meeting them for the first time.
- 3). Inquire about his relationship with the children's mother. While you don't want to pry or get involved in family drama, you'll want to know whether the mother is reliable in times of emergency or whether problems exist between the two of them as parents. If the mother is uncooperative, the time you spend with the father can be affected or disrupted.
- 4). Watch how he interacts with his children once you meet them. If he snaps at them or is quickly aggravated, he may have anger issues that will likely arise in his relationship with you over time. If he is a caring father and the kids genuinely respect him, their family dynamic bodes well for your relationship with him.
- 5). Reschedule dates when issues with the kids come up. His children should be his first priority so you may need to frequently adjust your plans to accommodate the kids' needs. Understand and respect this if you want to stay in a relationship with him.