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What If Your Kids Don't Like Seeing You Be Physically Affectionate With Your Partner Post-Divorce?
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A reader wrote in: "Hi there, I loved your recent article about how to show kids that sex is a positive thing, there were some great practical tips there. However I have a question about how you can introduce this when you have re-partnered? My kids haven’t been used to seeing me be romantic with anyone in a long time, and even though my partner and I have been together for 2 years they can get really uncomfortable with it, particularly my tween daughter. My partner has a great relationship with my kids and we are careful not to make them feel uncomfortable but I do think it’s important for them to see us being affectionate, and physically showing our love for each other (within reason)."
I address this question, as well as discuss the epidemic of overparenting and this reader's likely inability to put her own needs first in all walks of life, and likely origins of this. Incidentally, this episode isn't just for those who are repartnered! At the end I talk about when you are trying to reintegrate physical affection with your spouse after years of putting it on the back burner. Thanks for listening! Follow me on Facebook and rate me on Spotify and Apple!
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Having A Healthy Sex Life With Your Spouse Is Good For Your Kids, Here’s Why