. . . .and your children's dreams too. I'm sure we all have a vision of the man of our dreams. He'll have this type of personality and be this type of caregiver. He'll work in this field or that. But have you considered what you kids think would be the father figure of their dreams? Any man you date and become serious with has the potential for becoming a part of your children's lives. Should their opinions matter? Yes!
Yeah Yeah Yeah. I know, kids are to speak only when spoken to and they do what you say just because you said it and aren't allowed to ask any questions. But the reality is that kids have an innocent filter that allows them to perceive things in people that us tainted adults may not see.
While you may meet a guy and think he is just too nice, your kids may see him as being just patient enough to put up with you and them when things get hectic. I challenge you to ask your children what type of guy they'd like to see you date. You might be surprised to find that they have already got an idea in mind.
I asked my son this question and he had a list. He even told me that he's been noticing people notice me in Wally World and other places. Kids are paying attention even when we are not so it's in our best interest to at least take their thoughts into consideration when we are dating.
Raising kids, one parent at a time.
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