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First family Holiday

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Charlene1980 · 26/03/2025 15:11

So I’ve been with my partner 3 years and this is my first relationship since divorcing. I have a 10 year old child and I am looking to go abroad as a family. My son has met my partner on several occasions for days out etc and knows that I am in a new relationship and they both get on very well and my partner is great with my child.

in terms of sleeping arragements for the holiday, should my child sleep with me and I make my partner sleep in another room or shall I make it clear to my son that mum and her boyfriend will stay in one room and you as the child will sleep in this room. I don’t want my child to be uncomfortable but also don’t want my partner to be uncomfortable either.

has anyone had any similar situations and what did you do? Any advice is appreciated

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mindutopia · 26/03/2025 18:53

If you are only at the days out together stage, it’s too soon for a holiday together.

When your son is used to having your boyfriend around for weekends, staying overnight, breakfast together, navigating bathroom use around each other for at least several months, then it’s time to think about a holiday.

The sleeping arrangements are a red herring. If you feel unsure who to share a bed with on holiday, the relationship is too undeveloped for time away together.

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