DEAR ANNIE: I am 34 with a 10-year-old son from a previous relationship. My boyfriend is 38. He was raised by a drunk who did a poor job taking care of her kids. I feel like I am the only responsible one all the time. I tried to talk to him and explain things. He just tells me I am not thinking of him and his feelings and makes me feel like the bad guy, when all I’m doing is thinking of my son. I feel so lost.
DEAR HELP: You are correct that your son should be your No. 1 priority. Explain to your boyfriend that while you care about his feelings, a healthy environment for your son is nonnegotiable. If he continues to disregard your needs, it may be time to reconsider this relationship. You deserve a partner who respects and supports what is best for your family.
Miss Manners: Should a polite man keep his manners under wraps so as not to embarrass his less-polite friends?Dear Annie: My husband works late almost every night and spends weekends at the officeMiss Manners: When sleeping at someone else’s house, can I flush the toilet in the middle of the night? If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation.and agree that your clicks, interactions, and personal information may be collected, recorded, and/or stored by us and social media and other third-party partners in accordance with our