Dating and Children

<p>In this episode, Maria shares some tips regarding dating when you have kids and knowing the right time and what to tell them. Today you will find out how what it's like to date when you have kids.</p> <p><strong>Dating when you have kids.</strong></p> <p>[02:00]</p> <p>Dating when you have children can be challenging. It's not easy because you're always torn. Your children should come first, especially if they're living at home and children are very important. You know of your life, your relationship, especially when you're single, as we get a little older, in life, you know, we're going to have more experiences, and some of us will be married once, twice, three times.</p> <p><strong>Kids are always involved.</strong></p> <p>[03:16]</p> <p>You need to date in a way that will be the best way for you and your family. You must get to know that person, especially if they don't have kids. They don't need to meet everybody you're dating.</p> <p><strong>Blending two families.</strong></p> <p>[04:21]</p> <p>Maria shares when she was growing up when you're blending two families, it's hard. You tend towards being more cautious and you can't help it. Make your stepchild feel that they are the first responsibility. Children are fragile. They're fragile. Don't let anyone kid you. There is favoritism. There's the other side to that when you are watching someone else's children; you're overseeing them.</p> <p><strong>Kids are the top priority.</strong></p> <p>[05:19]</p> <p>Children come first now. Make sure you're always reassuring your children that you love them. You want them to be a good role model. So when you get out in the dating world and have children, you want to make sure you are meeting somebody who will be good.</p> <p><strong>Get along with your family.</strong></p> <p>[06:38]</p> <p>You don't want your family to feel alienated by the new person in your life. You want to make sure you bring whoever into your life who will blend that they like being around family. They're not going to take the place of your chi