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Originally Posted by UEHelp
I recently met a wonderful woman. We get along great, share the same values and hobbies and are attracted to each other which for me has been a real challenge.
She has two children. I have never dated a woman with children and am concerned. I like kids but it just wasn't something I ever wanted to do (have kids).
I have not met her kids but it's on the horizon. It makes me anxious to think about as I just don't know if I will like being around children. Her kids are 9 and 13. Their Dad has 50% custody and seems to be quite involved which is good.
Does anyone here have any experience and/or success stories of dating someone with kids when they themselves were childfree? Obviously if this relationship goes anywhere, dealing with her kids will be important.
People tell me that I would be great with children but that's not my concern. I'm more concerned if I will like it. I know, I won't know until I do it 
Thanks in advance for your input. |
If you don't want children, do her and her children a favor and bow out now.
You shouldn't have gotten involved in the first place. Her children are not there to be a "test run" to see if you can make yourself like kids. There is no grey area with this one: let her go so she can be with someone that is a better fit and isn't wasting her precious time.
There is nothing wrong with not wanting kids. There's something very selfish about not wanting kids and dating someone that has two.
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