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writes: As a single parent, I'm not sure when/if to introduce my son to the man I'm dating. He recently showed interest in taking my son and I on an outing. My son is still little, and I think I could introduce my boyfriend as a friend, because he meets all of my friends, female and male. I'm just worried about my son getting attached to someone who may or may not be around in the future. Any advice would be appreciated. Reply to this Question
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reader, Clarey  +, writes (22 March 2006):
 I am in the same position as you. I am seeing someone who if I have my way will be around for always. He feels the same. My child loves him. I went to see my psychologist about it and she said to be casual about meeting and leave plenty of time to be just me and him. This all followed a nasty divorce from my second husband who emotionally abused my son. I did what they said but my son and my partner adored each other from the outset. There is only so much you can do and then you have to hope. You will tell a lot from the way that your partner is with your son. He must love him, nothing else is good enough. The only way to know is to see and the only way to see is to try. Scarey, but good luck. Let's hope it works out. If I am wrong this time I am going to give up men until my son leaves home. I have a suspicion that it won't happen though!
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