The more time I spend on these boards, the more value I see in setting clear boundaries for what we will and will not tolerate in our lives.
Obviously I'm not woman, so all I can say is no self-respecting woman would respect a man who has no clear boundaries, standards, values, priorities...
You simply MUST draw lines in the sand for yourself and for your son.
Nothing saying you can't be friendly and supportive, you just have to be well aware of the difference between being strong, loving and supportive...
And being weak, fearful and needy.
In other words, grow a spine. NOW!
Wife texts: "You're bringing 'E' over right?" (cuz I did it last Sunday)
Well, this is going to be my reply (i'm in no hurry):
