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Son is bi. Didn't tell my boyfriend.

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Itsnotmyplace · 06/05/2023 11:40

Ds 16 has struggled with his sexuality a bit. I think he got quite upset mentally about it as well. I have always told him it does not matter. He can be who he wants to be. He does not even have to choose its not an issue. This has gone on for over a year.

Anyway ds has got friendly with a boy and they seem to be seeing each other. I came in from school run and they were sitting on each other on the sofa, holding hands. So obviously they are close.

I have been seeing my boyfriend/partner for 9 years. But I have never discussed Ds sexuality as I did not feel it was my place . But ds said it was ok to tell him. He seemed offended that everyone knew apart from him. Then he started going on about how he cant get his head round it. He just never saw it. He says he saw it in my older son who's gay. But he just can't get his head round my 16 year old being bi. Then he kept going on about he don't know half of what gos on because he does not get told anything.

The reason I did not tell him was because I did not feel it was my place. DS was also struggling himself. Partner sometimes can be insensitive and it makes me think fuck off. So i just didn't tell him.

So I feel I done the right thing by DS?

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spottybug · 06/05/2023 16:32

Why is your partner making it about himself? Ltb

ThatOnePlease · 06/05/2023 16:43

Explain to dp as you have here. DS is discovering his sexuality. It's v important for dp to STFU about it and let ds go on his journey of discovery without comment or question.

This isn't about dp. It's about ds. Dp's feelings and opinions have no place here. A proper adult would be able to accept that.

Itsnotmyplace · 06/05/2023 20:48

ThatOnePlease · 06/05/2023 16:43

Explain to dp as you have here. DS is discovering his sexuality. It's v important for dp to STFU about it and let ds go on his journey of discovery without comment or question.

This isn't about dp. It's about ds. Dp's feelings and opinions have no place here. A proper adult would be able to accept that.

He hasn't spoken to ds about it. Just things he's said to me. I think he felt like everyone knew apart from him. My oldest ds actually told him that he was gay. Maybe he thought the same would happen with younger ds.

And yes your right it's not about him.

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