My boyfriend keeps asking me to move in with him but I won’t because of my son

DEAR DEIDRE: MY boyfriend keeps asking me to move in with him but I’m reluctant because he won’t have anything to do with my son.

I’m a 51-year-old divorced woman and my daughter has moved out, but my 17-year-old lad still lives at home.

After I divorced his dad, we moved to a tiny cottage.

It isn’t anything to boast about but it’s our home and we both love it here.

Two years ago, I met a wealthy man, who is 54.

He now says that if I want to continue a relationship I should move in to his huge home.

But he thinks my son is old enough to stay in our cottage.

There is no way I want to leave my son on his own but my boyfriend doesn’t seem keen to let him move in.

I spend more nights at his house as he says my place is too small.

I feel I’m neglecting my home and son – but my partner gets annoyed when I go home.

DEIDRE SAYS: Your boyfriend is only interested in what he wants and isn’t taking you into consideration.

He’s very unlikely to change.

Your independence has been hard-won, so don’t be too quick to give it up.

If he won’t meet you halfway, you may be better off walking away.

My support pack Looking After Your Relationship will help you.