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KillswitchMinge · 18/06/2026 21:00

AIBU to leave my 16yo over night?

I'm dating and it's going well. I'd like to occasionally spend the night at his but I've never left DS before. He is sensible and I would be reachable on the phone.

I'm not ready for DS to meet him yet and I feel like it would be extremely awkward to bring him back to stay if DS is home even if nothing happened.

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marmitegirl01 · 18/06/2026 21:09

I think it’s ok if you are nearby & contactable. And he’s sensible. You know him best. Mine loved having the house to themself. Didn’t do it all the time and wouldn’t have done it if they didn’t want me to.

WhatAMarvelousTune · 18/06/2026 21:08

Surprised at the first few answers. I’d think most 16 yr olds would be totally fine for one night.

BlueMum16 · 18/06/2026 21:06

Personally I wouldn't either. Can he stay with GP or his Dad or at a friend's?

UniversityOfLife · 18/06/2026 21:05

Absolutely not. 16 is still a child, he’ll feel abandoned even if just for one night. Could he stay at a friend’s house instead?

fruitypancake · 18/06/2026 21:02

No judgement but I personally wouldn’t . Would you be able to relax ?

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