How do I talk to my daughter about her first boyfriend?

Stay Calm, Be Polite. If you are meeting him for the first time, be polite. Do Not Lecture Her. It is no good going on a rant to your daughter about how she is too young/too irresponsible/shouldn't be having a boyfriend. Do a Little Research. Encourage Her to Be Open About Her Relationship. Related, here on GMP:

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How long does it take a man to fall in love?

88 days A 2013 survey conducted by YouGov and dating site eHarmony found that the time taken from the first date to saying "I love you" differs between men and women. The average time for men to fall in love is 88 days, while those same feelings of true love take women 134 days. What can I say instead of I love You? Love Essentially: Five great alternatives to 'I Love You' I respect you. You can be madly in love with someone, but the relationship will fall short if one person doesn't feel respected by the other. I appreciate you. I like you. I treasure you. I think you're hot.

Do I have a right to know who is around my child?

Each parent is entitled to know where the children are during visitations. They should also know if the children are left with other people such as babysitters or friends when the other parent is not there. Parents should tell each other their current addresses and home and work phone numbers. You can also ask can my ex dictate who is around my child? You may or may not be able to stop the other parent's significant other from being around your child. In general, you do not have the power to dictate which adults are around your child when they are with the other parent.

Can I stop my son seeing his dad's new girlfriend?

Can I stop my kids seeing the ex's new partner? I'm often asked if there is a way for a parent to stop their child spending time with the other parent's new partner. The short answer is no. Both parents have parental responsibility and they are able to exercise that responsibility in whatever way they see fit. Can my ex leave my child with his girlfriend? You can leave the child with your friend, parents, boyfriend, a babysitter, or anyone you want. The father can leave his child with whoever he wants also, even his girlfriend, and it really doesn't matter that you disapprove of it.