in the park. and this can happen a few times as they begin to get to know one another. then the new person can come over and spend part of a day on a weekend (and goes home before bedtime). then gradually, the person spends more and more time until the child is comfortable and can slowly connect to the new partner. it is important that the parent pay attention to the child when the new partner is around, so the child does not feel replaced. after a period of time, based on the child’s comfort level, the new partner can spend the night when the child is in residence.
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