David, I have custody of my two young children and their mom lives in another state. I completely understand the hardships. My comment was not directed to you or your situation but merely my opinions on the matter and my own convictions that I attempt to maintain. There's no parenting handbook, we live and learn and we do what we feel is best from past experiences. That being said, I still stand by what I say. I personally would not bring my kids around any woman I wasn't seriously invested in, especially if there were to be any public displays of affection. When kids get older there may be more leniency as they can better grasp the concept of dating, friendships, relationships, etc