I separated from my partner and father of my child last year. My 15 year old son seemed absolutely fine with it. I am now with a new boyfriend and this is where the problems started.
They did get on alright. They spoke and were civilised to one another. Then my son started becoming jealous of the time I spend with him. I would see my boyfriend most nights in the week and leave my son alone, often all night. I assumed he would enjoy this and it would teach him responsibility.
The problems became worse. My son and I began to have arguments more and more frequently. My boyfriend stepped in on one of the arguments and swore at my son. I didn't know what to do and I failed to tell my boyfriend not to swear at him again. My son seemed to see this as an attack.
The situation was not helped when my son directly confronted me about the situation. He asked me straight up "do you love me or your boyfriend more?" Before I had time to think I told him that I love them both equally. I know this was wrong and I tried to tell him it wasn't true and it's different love. However each time my son asks me the same question I cannot lie to his face so I simply don't answer.
Now me and my son are in constant arguments. I don't know what to do. Please help.