Dear Abby: Plans to live together don’t include son
Boston Herald
Last updated: September 7, 2026
A woman is planning to move in with her partner, but her partner does not want her son to live with them at this time. The son is unable to live independently.
- The son is dependent on the mother and cannot live on his own.
- The partner desires a period of living together as a couple, exclusively.
- The mother is seeking advice on how to navigate this situation, torn between her desire to be with her partner and her responsibility towards her son.
- The core conflict lies in the partner's condition for cohabitation and the mother's commitment to her son's well-being and presence.
- The text does not detail the son's age or specific challenges that prevent him from living independently.
- The partner's request is for a temporary arrangement focused on the couple's adjustment before potentially including the son.
- The mother's dilemma is about finding a way to satisfy both her partner's immediate wishes and her maternal duties.
