How To Deal With Children In A Same-Sex Marriage

Posted on June 21, 2008 in Marriage Advice

If you have a child from your earlier marriage and have decided to unleash you’re homosexual tendencies and are going in for a same sex marriage, think twice!!!

Though you are happy about your marriage, and feel free about it, your child may be thinking on different lines. He/She may be completely confused of his father or mother’s choice.

There are certain things you should keep in mind, if you are deciding to keep the child after divorcing your wife or husband.

The child may feel a sense of resentment towards you; he/she may blame you for turning his/her life upside down. There are chances of the child going into a shell and not being very open with your newly wedded partner.

The child may also face a lot of pressure from the society and his or her friends. It depends in the culture you live in. Some countries accept same sex marriages whereas some don’t.

At such times, it is important that you have a heart to heart talk to your child. Explain your feelings to them and give them space. They need time to accept the situation they are in.

Be supportive, show them you care. Hug them often, go for walks with them, help them finish their homework. And both you and your partner shower lots of love on the kid. Don’t let the child feel neglected. The child may feel you are giving more importance to the new person in your life and may try to shut off from you.

It is a tricky situation. But with time and patience you will definitely win over the child.

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