By Marisa Spano
Tiger Woods and his new girlfriend, Olympic skier and gold medalist, Lindsey Vonn, got into the summer spirit this past weekend when they took Woods’ kids — Sam, 5, and Charlie, 4, for a jet ski ride. The four looked to be having great fun as they rode the water by Woods’ home in Miami, Florida. But Vonn’s family involvement doesn’t stop there. According to UsMagazine.com, Vonn has even been seen taking Woods’ two kids to school herself. Vonn and Woods first announced their relationship on Facebook in March.
How do you introduce yourself to your partner’s kids?
Cupid’s Advice:
A new relationship means meeting new family members, so how do you handle meeting your partner’s children? Cupid has advice to help you:
1. Introduce yourself gradually: Suddenly appearing in a child’s life out of nowhere is a huge change for them. You need to enter their life slowly through events, on neutral ground. Think going to the movies or the zoo. Don’t just start hanging out at your partner’s home all the time from the get-go.
2. Be honest: Don’t pretend to be ‘just a friend’. This is a bad way to approach the situation. Once it becomes apparent that you’re dating the child’s dad or mom, your relationship may create unwanted negativity.
3. Give them space: Now that you are in their lives, make sure you are not always present. It is important that the children still have quality time with their parent. Allow the children to have this opportunity. Don’t hover over the family.
How would you introduce yourself? Let us know below.
