((mgran))

I can understand how challenging that must feel to you emotionally. I sure wouldn't want my girls to see dramatic relationship changes either.

Will your son be staying at his father's house for more than a few days? Perhaps you could ask your ex if the other man could wait until your son leaves to return? That would allow the son to visit and still have some sense of normalcy ~ and give you and your ex more time to consider how the different relationship should/could be presented to the son.

I don't believe that sexual differences need to be hidden from your son, he'll be learning a lot of differences soon enough. The difference and acceptance depend upon how it's presented to him. Hopefully, you and your ex can come to the same page on what should be said about it. Supporting each other, and avoiding attacks, is certainly in the best interest of your son.

A tricky road to be on, I am sure. But, hopefully, you and your ex are able to come to an agreement on how exactly the relationship will be explained to your son. Best wishes to you and your son!