Breakthrough! ... I think.

I’m proud of myself for speaking up & making some kind of breakthrough! My BF has a son & doesn’t talk about his struggles with custody or vulnerabilities AT ALL. I told him how I wanted us to spend time together & how it’s a basic couples thing, especially during Christmas. He said: “I’m stressed out to not have my son and cry about it every day. I’m not focused on that (meaning spending time with me) right now.” This is huge because he has NEVER opened up to me about this until now. His being weird during the holidays FINALLY made sense.

Am I totally overlooking myself & giving him a pass? Or did my being vulnerable for what I want help him be vulnerable with me & open up? Do I dismiss what I want for now? I want to respect all parties here including myself.

NO NEGATIVE COMMENTS ON DATING MEN WITH KIDS! I want honest real advice, no trolls!