Separation stories
15 July 2026 43 MIN
Widowed and divorced AF: Rosie Moss on finding love after loss
What happens when you find love again after losing your partner - and that second love story ends too?
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This week, Kate tackles one of the trickiest challenges many separated parents face: what to do when your children don’t want to meet your new partner.
Introducing a new partner (gently)
In this solo episode, Kate explores why children often react strongly to the idea of meeting a parent’s new partner — from feelings of divided loyalty to worries about how their family dynamics might change. She talks through how timing, age-appropriate conversations and thoughtful pacing can make a big difference, and why looping in your co-parent (when possible) can help keep things calm and stable.
Kate also shares guidance on how to avoid putting pressure on your children, how to let trust build at their pace and how to stay steady in your parenting role so they continue to feel grounded and secure.
What we cover:
- Why children might resist meeting your new partner
- Choosing the right time to introduce someone new
- How to have age-appropriate conversations
- Gentle pacing for early introductions
- Staying consistent and reliable as a parent
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