[header] How to date when you both have children from previous relationships [title] Talk openly with your date. [step] It may seem scary, but talk about how each of you feels about the relationship. Discuss how you may involve the children in your relationship and what that may look like in the future. 
Talk about how often each of you sees your own children and any complications with an ex regarding the children. If it makes you feel more comfortable, then you can also avoid talking about the future and stick to discussing general rules that you have about dating someone regarding your kids.