09-18-2012, 12:21 PM
I'm in almost the same predicament myself. Only my kids are a little older. The best advice I could give on the kids is be as honest as you feel you can be, given their ages and mental capacity. I only say that last part because of your daughters autism. Not to be rude. 
But kids are smarter than we give them credit for. I also agree with the waiting until you know it's more than just a short term relationship before introducing the kids to them. But once the kids see momma is happy again, I think they'll warm up to whoever you're with.
As far as anyone else in your life goes, it doesn't really matter what they think. As I've said before, you only have one life in which to be happy and you have to do whatever it is that makes you happy. Be true to yourself and put your kids first!
But kids are smarter than we give them credit for. I also agree with the waiting until you know it's more than just a short term relationship before introducing the kids to them. But once the kids see momma is happy again, I think they'll warm up to whoever you're with. As far as anyone else in your life goes, it doesn't really matter what they think. As I've said before, you only have one life in which to be happy and you have to do whatever it is that makes you happy. Be true to yourself and put your kids first!
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