rj243 Posted April 8, 2016 Posted April 8, 2016 Hey there! I'm a 40 year old widow with a young child (6), who started dating again this year. I was lucky to meet someone interesting in January and we've been seeing each other for a few months. I don't want to introduce a boyfriend to my little one until I'm sure the guy in question is a long-term prospect. So, we usually see each other a couple of times a week as that's what I can manage between work, school pick-ups and babysitters. I get the impression that my guy's reluctant for me to meet his friends or to meet mine. But I'm also aware that we get precious little time together and we're still really getting to know each other, so I also haven't been that keen to try and arrange something with others in the mix. When did your GF / BF introduce you to their friends? And when did you introduce them to yours? Thanks in advance for your views!
PrettyEmily77 Posted April 8, 2016 Posted April 8, 2016 By the end of the first month, we'd met some of each other's friends (we met at amutual friend's housewarming party though). By the end of the second month, I'd met his boys (teenagers) - they couldn't care less if they tried and it made it easier for us to meet up more spontaneously but I understand that it's a completely different ballgame with younger kids. By the end of the third month, we'd met most of each other's family members, to various effects. We've been together for a year, and none of the above has affected our relationship (well, a little but not to breaking point). So I guess what I'm trying to say is that if you like each other enough and are willing to make it work, whatever you do will be fine.
d0nnivain Posted April 8, 2016 Posted April 8, 2016 We started introducing the friends within the 1st few months. Him meeting my friends was relatively organic. I had already made plans before having met him to go away for the weekend with friends. He offered to come down that Saturday night to take me to dinner. A few weeks later he was going to a bar with his buddies & I tagged along. Don't put too much pressure on things. But next time you are going to see him out, arrange for a few friends to join you.
Saracena Posted April 8, 2016 Posted April 8, 2016 I dated him briefly a few years before in a region away from home. When we resumed seeing each other again (our home city) I met friends and some siblings on the second date!! I got the impression he wanted to show me off! LOL. I gradually introduced my friends/siblings as things progressed at later stages along the way.
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