I want to marry my girlfriend, but I’m worried it may upset my young son

<p>You are entitled to a relationship. Just make sure your son knows he won’t be loved any less and your girlfriend won’t replace his mother</p><p><br><strong>I am a 44-year-old man, with a</strong><strong>&nbsp;seven-year-old </strong><strong>son. His mother and I </strong><strong>are divorced, and I moved out when he was three. We share custody; he is with me three days/nights a week</strong><strong> – including part of the weekend</strong><strong>. He is doing </strong><strong>well at school and has varied interests</strong><strong>. He is a very happy child and the most precious thing to me.</strong></p><p><strong>I have </strong><strong>been in a steady relationship with a remarkable woman for three years. She and my son get along beautifully;</strong><strong> </strong><strong>he looks forward to seeing her and she loves him very much.</strong></p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2025/oct/19/i-want-to-marry-my-girlfriend-but-im-worried-it-may-upset-my-young-son">Continue reading...</a>