She’s super nervous about meeting her boyfriend’s kids for the first time this weekend. Her biggest fear is that his daughter won’t like her because they’re close in age.
So what can she expect from their first interaction?
THE UPDATE
How did their meeting go? We have an update!
Bert, Kristin, and Moe,
I love your show and I also love how you often give the best advice and perspective on life’s dilemmas for your listeners. I’ve never emailed you all before, but now seems like the perfect time to seek your advice. If possible, I would love to hear from anyone in your audience who has been in my shoes.
I’m not naive enough to think there will be many. I realize my situation is not that common, but I’m certain it does happen enough. So, I am meeting my boyfriend’s kids for the first time this weekend. I’m incredibly nervous. I’m especially nervous about meeting his daughter because I’m already anticipating her hating me. I’ve heard enough about her and see enough social media to know that she is very opinionated and strong-minded. She knows what she thinks and what she feels is right. I hear she has no problem speaking her mind. Of course, all these are admirable qualities, but I’m nervous as to how her strong-mindedness will react to my relationship with her father.
The reason I’m so nervous is because she is 36 and I am 34. I just have a feeling she is going to hate the idea of her dad being with a woman who is younger than her. Being 100% honest, it would probably weird me out if my dad started dating someone younger than me. I also never planned to be in a relationship with someone 24 years older than me. However, I really care for him and he does for me. It’s the first solid relationship that I’ve ever been in. So, I’d love to know from anyone who has ever been the much younger girlfriend. How did his kids react when they met you? Did they immediately accept you or did it take time? Is there anyone who is with someone who has kids older than you? What can I expect this weekend but also in the future?