So I've started dating an awesome guy. I was already friends with him, his wife and I am "Aunty" Maygen to their kids. I won't lie, I'm totally having major NRE (but taking steps to avoid rhe negatives associated with it) but I do see the possibility of this being a long term relationship. So the thing is the kids
They're younger (preschool and almost a preteen) and like I already said, I'm aunt Maygen so they know me. They're already used to waking up and finding I've spent the night because I did it often as a friend. However, now the relationship has obviously changed between their dad and I. We don't show physical affection between each other when the kids are around and I am sure they don't have any idea about the relationship.
So my question is: when is an appropriate time to tell kids?
I've seen plenty of info of how to tell kids about polyamoury, but not so much when. Obviously it's not up to me (as my partner and his wife may never want them to know and I respect that) but I'm talking about a scenario where parents want to tell their kids. When is an ok time to tell kids that their aunt is more than just a friend to a parent?
I know that its never a 'one size fits all' scenario or anything. I'm looking for mostly different perspectives, ideas, opinions and maybe some actual real life examples. Also, what happens when parents are open to their kids, a poly partner is introduced and a relationship doesn't work out?
Sorry for the long post for a small question haha
They're younger (preschool and almost a preteen) and like I already said, I'm aunt Maygen so they know me. They're already used to waking up and finding I've spent the night because I did it often as a friend. However, now the relationship has obviously changed between their dad and I. We don't show physical affection between each other when the kids are around and I am sure they don't have any idea about the relationship.
So my question is: when is an appropriate time to tell kids?
I've seen plenty of info of how to tell kids about polyamoury, but not so much when. Obviously it's not up to me (as my partner and his wife may never want them to know and I respect that) but I'm talking about a scenario where parents want to tell their kids. When is an ok time to tell kids that their aunt is more than just a friend to a parent?
I know that its never a 'one size fits all' scenario or anything. I'm looking for mostly different perspectives, ideas, opinions and maybe some actual real life examples. Also, what happens when parents are open to their kids, a poly partner is introduced and a relationship doesn't work out?
Sorry for the long post for a small question haha