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Faizan
Some daughters of single dads may be possessive or unwilling to share him with another girl. Daughters of a single dad may get jealous when he starts dating, and may make it difficult for the woman coming into the relationship. The daughter may also have strong feelings about not needing another mother or having someone try to replace her mother, though that's likely not your intent. Tread lightly, move slowly and be kind when dating a man with a daughter. It may be difficult at first, but as time moves on, the three of you may really enjoy each other.
Meet the dad for dates when it does not interfere with his daughter's time. Catch a matinee movie when she's in school or save your dates for times she's not staying with her dad.
Date for a while, several weeks to several months, before suggesting you meet his daughter. There's no need to rush a meeting when you don't know how stable your dating relationship is or where it might be going.
Get to know his daughter after you've been introduced. Take her out for lunch or go to a movie with her. Become her friend, not a substitute mom.
Include his daughter on some of your dates. Show her you're not trying to take her father away but want to share his attention and affection.
Leave the disciplining up to the father. Do not reprimand his daughter or instill new rules for her. She will likely not respect you and could resent your acting like her parent.
Give her some space. She may not be comfortable with her dad dating, or might not want to open herself up to the possibility of another failed relationship. Let her move your relationship ahead. Be patient and willing to move slowly with her.
Tips & Warnings
If the girl is still in elementary school, bring her small gifts and treats when you visit her and her dad. Give older daughters gift certificates to their favorite stores or take them for a mani/pedi. Small gestures like these just show the girl you are thinking of her.
Don't make promises or commitments to the daughter you cannot keep. She will likely keep track and be hurt when you cancel plans or don't follow through. You will not earn her trust or respect.
Meet the dad for dates when it does not interfere with his daughter's time. Catch a matinee movie when she's in school or save your dates for times she's not staying with her dad.
Date for a while, several weeks to several months, before suggesting you meet his daughter. There's no need to rush a meeting when you don't know how stable your dating relationship is or where it might be going.
Get to know his daughter after you've been introduced. Take her out for lunch or go to a movie with her. Become her friend, not a substitute mom.
Include his daughter on some of your dates. Show her you're not trying to take her father away but want to share his attention and affection.
Leave the disciplining up to the father. Do not reprimand his daughter or instill new rules for her. She will likely not respect you and could resent your acting like her parent.
Give her some space. She may not be comfortable with her dad dating, or might not want to open herself up to the possibility of another failed relationship. Let her move your relationship ahead. Be patient and willing to move slowly with her.
Tips & Warnings
If the girl is still in elementary school, bring her small gifts and treats when you visit her and her dad. Give older daughters gift certificates to their favorite stores or take them for a mani/pedi. Small gestures like these just show the girl you are thinking of her.
Don't make promises or commitments to the daughter you cannot keep. She will likely keep track and be hurt when you cancel plans or don't follow through. You will not earn her trust or respect.
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