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Northwest authors Jennifer Y. Levy-Peck, PhD, a psychologist, and her husband Charles Peck are write a weekly column on midlife relationships. They are working on a new book, "Magic at Midlife: Your Relationship Roadmap for Romance After 40."

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Starting a New Relationship Before Your Kids are Grown

Magic at Midlife: Your Relationship Roadmap for Romance After 40

People are having children later in life, so if you are considering a new romantic relationship after age 40, you or your potential partner may still have young children or teenagers at home. Most parents worry about bringing a new person into their kids’ lives, and it can be complicated to balance your desire for a fabulous new relationship with your responsibilities and love for your children. Here are a few things to consider: