Hi all,
So I separated from my husband nearly 2 years ago. I met someone new coming up to a year ago now and we've been talking about him moving in. My son, who is 6, really loves my partner. He's stayed over with us a lot, up to 3/4 times a week and when he's not here my son wants him to come over. He has a great relationship with his dad and sees him every Wednesday and fortnightly weekends. When I've brought up the subject of my partner moving in he says absolutely not. His reason is in his words "I don't want to feel like he's my dad" and "if daddy can't live here then he can't either". I haven't pushed the subject. I feel like he has a right to choose with me but some friends think its not up to him, he's not in charge. I know my son isn't in charge but its his house too and I don't want him feel uncomfortable. However I know if my partner lived here it'd be great and my son would love it. But I don't want him to move in without my son's blessing!
Any tips for getting my son to see that his dad isn't being replaced (I have told him this) and for him to feel OK about it would be much appreciated. Thanks in advance