I have been in this situation, and still am. be yourself, understanding and as patient as possible. Shadowman hit the nail on the head when he said dont try to be dad. I was extreamly lucky with my better halfs kids, because we get along brilliantly. 5 years down the road, and the kids and me have a brilliant bond that is strong and full of love.
If the kids are very young, dont rush into the relationship unless you just know the mom and you have a fair crack at making it work. The children will probably really like you after a short time, and if you and the mom dont work out, it may be a loss to the kids too. be smart, and honestly, your a good guy for not overlooking a single parent as a partner. Good luck.
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