Your youngest child has big tears rolling down her cheeks. Your middle child alternates between pouting and acting up. Your teen-ager is mad and withdrawn. You feel like you can't reach them anymore. Children also have fears and feelings about new relationships.
Children are also staunch competitors for the time and affection of their parent.
In addition, liking your new love may seem disloyal to their other parent. Make certain your children are told they will always come first with you. Don't expect them to know this by mind reading. Empathize with their feelings of disloyalty toward their other parent. Make certain they understand that your new love does not expect to take another parent's place.