I have divorced my ex who I have a child with.
I have recently been speaking with someone, we have been chatting for around four months. We have had 6 dates because we do live long distance so see one another twice per month.
The person I am dating recently asked if I would spend New Year's Eve with them. I have my child that evening. But I have said I can see them New Year's Day and the following day, so we agreed on that.
On New Year's Eve, I am doing an activity with my ex and our child which finishes at 8 pm. My ex asked if I have plans with our child afterwards and I said I don't so they asked if I would like to stay with them and our child together for the evening as they don't have plans either.
I've contacted the person I am dating because I am aware that they may be uncomfortable with this so I wanted to check it out.
They have confirmed they feel uncomfortable with it but stated they don't feel like they have the right to. Probably because we are not in a relationship although we are dating and it looks like it's heading towards potentially being a relationship.
My date also said they are aware they only asked me if I wanted to do something New Year's Eve just a few days ago which was relatively short notice for me to change childcare arrangements
I'm really not sure what to do here.