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<blockquote data-quote="hearts and roses" data-source="post: 294156" data-attributes="member: 2211"><p><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="color: royalblue">My H and I were friends for a few years before we became romantically involved. He went in with both eyes wide open. Of course, my difficult child didn't have all the attitude then (at age 2) that she eventually developed, but the friendship was there and I really think that is the part of our relationship that has helped us get through some really difficult times over the years.</span></span></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="color: royalblue">Our marriage isn't perfect, but I have to admit that even when I considered leaving him, it was the friendship that made me take pause. Also that he's been a good dad to my girls since they were little and he loves them so much - calls them his own. Most people don't even realize he is their stepdad.</span></span></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="color: royalblue">It's difficult to be a parent and a lover while raising regular, run of the mill kiddos - having difficult children only adds more challenges. </span></span></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="color: royalblue">I think trying to separate yourself once in a while for some adult time with friends will open you up to meeting someone of significance. And starting as friends creates a nice foundation on which to build something stronger and more intimate. Rushing towards romance is not usually a great idea, but even moreso when there are kids involved.</span></span></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="color: royalblue">Try to involve yourself in something just for you; tap into what interests you and see what you can do to create a life outside your kids first. Then see what happens. </span></span></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="hearts and roses, post: 294156, member: 2211"] [SIZE=3][COLOR=royalblue]My H and I were friends for a few years before we became romantically involved. He went in with both eyes wide open. Of course, my difficult child didn't have all the attitude then (at age 2) that she eventually developed, but the friendship was there and I really think that is the part of our relationship that has helped us get through some really difficult times over the years.[/COLOR][/SIZE] [SIZE=3][COLOR=royalblue][/COLOR][/SIZE] [SIZE=3][COLOR=royalblue]Our marriage isn't perfect, but I have to admit that even when I considered leaving him, it was the friendship that made me take pause. Also that he's been a good dad to my girls since they were little and he loves them so much - calls them his own. Most people don't even realize he is their stepdad.[/COLOR][/SIZE] [SIZE=3][COLOR=royalblue][/COLOR][/SIZE] [SIZE=3][COLOR=royalblue]It's difficult to be a parent and a lover while raising regular, run of the mill kiddos - having difficult children only adds more challenges. [/COLOR][/SIZE] [SIZE=3][COLOR=royalblue][/COLOR][/SIZE] [SIZE=3][COLOR=royalblue]I think trying to separate yourself once in a while for some adult time with friends will open you up to meeting someone of significance. And starting as friends creates a nice foundation on which to build something stronger and more intimate. Rushing towards romance is not usually a great idea, but even moreso when there are kids involved.[/COLOR][/SIZE] [SIZE=3][COLOR=royalblue][/COLOR][/SIZE] [SIZE=3][COLOR=royalblue]Try to involve yourself in something just for you; tap into what interests you and see what you can do to create a life outside your kids first. Then see what happens. [/COLOR][/SIZE] [/QUOTE]
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