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Old 07-07-2017, 12:44 PM
 
Location: So Cal
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I mean this with no malice, but if you're willing to ALWAYs be her lower priority because three kids at those ages is a full time job. If you can accept that and if it moves forward toward being in a relationship if you want to deal with that level of responsibility and can accept her kids and NOT resent them, then fine, date her.

If you're looking to just date and have fun and aren't looking for anything serious then there's definitely no problems.
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Old 07-07-2017, 04:19 PM
 
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Your main worry is the fact that she has children and you're wondering if you would be able to handle dating someone with children.Those are young ages to deal with and 3 of them?!The only way to know this is to give it a chance.For the most part....you shouldn't have to worry about meeting her kids until somewhere around the 6 month mark...IF she has any common sense about it...of course not all parents think like that BUT for the most part...6 months of later should be the proper time frame.Take it one day at a time.
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Old 07-07-2017, 04:47 PM
 
Location: Eastern Washington
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If you don't mind paying to raise someone else's children, and have your life taken over to meet their needs, that's your choice and problem.
This is why I would say date - sure - marry - no.
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Old 07-07-2017, 09:40 PM
 
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Unless she has a very good support system in place like live-in nannies, parents, and siblings whom she can entrust her children with overnight sometimes, it won't work. A full-time parents with 3 kids that young will have no time or energy left for a relationship.
She moved back to the area where her family is so I assume they would handle babysitting if she needs it.
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Old 07-07-2017, 09:46 PM
 
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Those are young ages to deal with and 3 of them?!
Yeah it would be easier if they were older

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The only way to know this is to give it a chance.
True although I was just looking to get other viewpoints before I proceed. Maybe someone here has been in a similar situation or knows someone who has.

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Take it one day at a time.
That sounds like a good plan. I tend to look too far ahead sometimes
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Old 07-07-2017, 10:06 PM
 
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This is why I would say date - sure - marry - no.
And I need to make that clear ASAP, right? I definitely do not want to string her along.
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Old 07-07-2017, 10:08 PM
 
Location: Brentwood, Tennessee
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And I need to make that clear ASAP, right? I definitely do not want to string her along.
It would probably go better if you ask her what her goals are as well; don't assume she also is looking for something serious.
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Old 07-07-2017, 10:22 PM
 
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It would probably go better if you ask her what her goals are as well; don't assume she also is looking for something serious.
Ok thanks, I will try to get to the bottom of that before we date. I don't want to string anyone along. Better to be honest up front!
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Old 07-07-2017, 11:17 PM
 
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i keep a 7 year buffer, as a rule. I , as a man, would go 7 years in the other direction. You do want kids of your own flesh and blood, no?
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Old 07-08-2017, 05:13 AM
 
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She moved back to the area where her family is so I assume they would handle babysitting if she needs it.
Is she looking for a "provider"?
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