Maureen Waititu is navigating the dating scene as a single mom of two and shared insights on the Blended Family podcast channel, emphasizing the significant differences between dating before and after having children.
Reflecting on her journey, she mentioned having her kids at a young age, just after completing university, and now, as a mother of two, she finds herself with a transformed body, different priorities, and an evolved understanding of her preferences.
She highlighted the importance of co-parenting successfully with her baby daddy. Discussing blended families, Maureen expressed the value she places on introducing her new partner to her ex.
“If I feel that this person is going to become a permanent fixture, then… I remember earlier during my breakup with my baby daddy; there was something I told him. I said I will always respect you, and if I find somebody in my life who I feel is going to be here, I would want you to be the first person to know. So that there are no surprises, no matter how painful it might seem, we are going to sit down and work through it.”
She added that, ideally, she would like to maintain a cordial relationship with her ex-partner, informing him about significant developments and changes that might affect their children, fostering a harmonious coexistence in the blended family dynamic.
