Avery Hmmm. Well, he knows I've had boyfriends. He's probably realistic about the possibility of sexual contact. When we do talk about it it is referred to as "fooling around", no specifics are mentioned.
OK. He knows, but will not say it directly. Go from there and ask him his opinion on the subject. It is best to go from general to specific in small steps, depending on how he reacts.
Avery has never got beyond vague "fooling around" type discussions.
If you show him that you are serious about the issue through good arguments and consideration from different points of view, he will see that you are responsible and not reckless. I think that's what he wants to see from his children.
Why should that become critical?
I think it's not going to be easy for the two of you to talk about this openly and honestly because it's a very intimate subject. Sexuality and how you want to deal with.
Avery So sex was never explicitly mentioned it was just kind of an elephant in the room. So I don't know.
I had the same experience as you and I suppose many after as will have it as well.
I'm sure talking about it is embarrassing for both of you. It takes some courage but I think it's worth it.
He probably won't say it on his own, but if you do, it's out there and he can deal with it.
