When should I introduce my new partner to my child?
Answer of our expert
It is important to be honest with your daughter. You should tell her when you meet with friends or acquaintances and do not use excuses. Not every acquaintance should be presented to the child as possibly a new partner, as this could lead to irritation in your daughter.
Only when you consider that the acquaintance becomes something tighter and tighter, you should talk to your daughter. There is no exact timetable for this. You should listen to her "gut feeling" in this regard. It is important that you explain to your daughter that the new friend has nothing to do with your affection for your daughter and that the love for your daughter is a very different relationship than the relationship with a partner. It may be that your child temporarily needs more attention to deal with the new situation.
Ute Kuleisa-Binge is an educator. For 16 years she has been working as a procedure nurse and guardian as well as for 5 years as a family mediator. In divorce processes, it is their job to represent their interests as the "advocate of the child".
