I have been dating a man with a 10 yr old male child for the last ten mos. The father is raising his son full time. When they at my home, the child will act in such a way to deliberatly pull his fathers attention from me as if he is in a power play for his fathers attention. If we are making dinner, the child will demand that his child come to where he is and will actually want nothing. If we are cuddling in a chair, the child will immediately get up and try to get in our space. If his father asks him to sit down, he goes into tear or pouting mode. If I get up for a moment to get my babe water or anything, the child will immediately run and take my spot. If the father moves to where I am, the boy follows or will throw a tantrum. The little boy still sleeps in the same bed with his dad. I am worried that once we marry, this will be another issue. For me this is a non-negotiable. I feel he is too old to be sleeping in the same bed with his dad. How do I handle this delicate issue?
2006-07-11
17:46:53
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