Jon Gosselin: Introducing the Girlfriend

We all know Jon Gosselin and Kate Gosselin have split up, they made a big deal out of telling all of us viewers that they had filed for a divorce on their last show. So now my question to your readers is how soon is too soon when

The Gosselin Family - TLC's Jon & Kate Plus 8 vacation in Hawaii. Photo courtesy of TLC

introducing the girlfriend/boyfriend to the family? Keep in mind that it sounds like Jon and Kate split up long before they announced it and he’s been seeing this “new woman” for a while.

Jon Gosselin was spotted taking a vacation down in France with his girlfriend, Hailey Glassman.  Course now that they are back rumors are spinning every which way from she’s only dating him in order to get her clothes listed to she just wants his money.  The big question is could it be true?  Or the bigger question, is he going through a mid-life crisis?

We all loved him or felt bad for him while the episodes of “Jon & Kate plus 8″ aired, however now many are taking Kate’s side. The man that once let a woman walk all over him is now showing off a younger model while his wife is home taking care of the kids.  Since it is obvious there won’t be a happily ever after between these two I have two questions for you. When is it okay for him to date and when is it okay for him to introduce the girlfriend to the children?

Some believe the following:

-  introduce the girlfriend immediately (AKKKK, you’ve been cheating on mom all along)
-  wait until you know you are madly in love with her  (How long is this?)
-  your child spotted the two of you together so better do it now (you have been lieing and are only telling cause you were caught)
-  after you’ve popped the question (leaves them hurt and feeling left out)
-  experts have said wait 6 months (gives them time to adjust)

To read a bit more on this read this man’s experience on dating and introducing his son to his girlfriend after a divorce.  Keep in mind you want your child to love you and never feel betrayed or abandoned. I just hope Jon has some very trusted council with him and telling him how to help the transition with his kids and any future partners he comes across. What would you suggest?