I have posted this blog before but having read various postings recently think it appropriate to blog it again. Obviously it is written for the scenario of men introducing their children to new partners but is equally appropriate for women introduing their children to new partners too.

One of the most stressful things you can do as a separated father is to introduce your children to your new partner. You want everyone to like and accept everyone else - and you're really not sure what you'll do if that doesn't happen. There are no guarantees of course, but there are a number of things you can

COMES THE DAWN by Kara di Giovanne

After a while you learn the subtle difference

Between holding a heart and chaining a soul.

And you learn that love doesn't mean leaning

And company doesn't mean secuirty

And you begin to learn that kisses aren't contracts

And presents aren't promises

And you begin to accept your defeats

With your head held up and your eyes wide open

With the grace of a woman not the grief of a child

And you learn to build all your roads

On today because tomorrow's ground ss too uncertain for plans

And futures have a way of falling down mid-flight

And after a while you learn