Agony Aunt
Julie Elphick
DEAR Aunty,
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My 22-year-old son will not accept my new partner.
His father and I were married for 24 years, most of which, in hindsight, were pretty damn good but after a year of upheaval I had an affair with an ex boyfriend.
My husband found out and instigated proceedings.
I now live with the ex-boyfriend or my new partner.
We have been together for about eight months.
I do still love my husband but such is life.
My new partner does leave a little to be desired on many fronts but what is … is!
I think things would be better if my son would make some effort.
Interested in your advice.
Agony Aunt says
WOW. You set a new standard for dumb!
Your son has had the safety and surety of 22 years of his mother and father having a seemingly normal and happy marriage.
Things go through a bit of a rough patch and off you go looking for a short term fix.
Now you want your son to just go along with it?
Really?
And even more interesting are your comments about your boyfriend … he’s not all that flash huh?
Think you might have made a mistake?
My advice to you is to grow up and have a look at what you have done, what you really want and if there is a way to achieve that.
Don’t be surprised if you keep on this path if your son doesn’t make peace with you.
Note to all those still dabbling with exes – see what can happen!
Boys club
SHALLOW some?
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