Dilemma

I’ve been offered to go on a lovely skiing holiday with my boyfriend and his extended family. And anyone in their right mind would jump at the opportunity of paid for holiday in fully catered chalet etc. Here comes the but.. I’m not a brilliant skier never the less I am an addict to this brilliant sport after only one trip last year. My boyfriend is from a very different background, having skied since early age on a regular basis, his family are experienced skiers. I feel I will be left behind and basically feel a fool among them. Another even more significant but is: that it’s very close to my son’s 7th birthday, I would get back in time though. My boyfriend suggest leaving my son at home with relatives, understandably so as it would prevent me from skiing. I on the other hand think it’s unfair to leave him. It was just me and my son for a long time before I met my current boyfriend, it’s like we have a special bond he was there for me when I was down and lonely so I should be there for him. So I’m not sure if I should go on my own? Or insist on taking my son with us? Or tell him I have to stay with my son? I would be very disappointed not to go skiing at all though..

I don't think there is one right answer for this one, so I will leave the final decision up to you, but I will offer some suggestions. SUGGESTIONS: OPTION 1: If you do decide to go on the trip, buy your son some presents or souvenirs while you are there, so when you return, you won't feel as bad and you will have something for him that says "I thought of you during my trip. What do you think of this?" You may even teach him some things about skiing when you come back or have some extra quality time with him when you return. OPTION 2: Of course, it would be a great experience for your son if he were able to go, provided that someone would be able to watch him when you were skiing or if there was something he could do at that time, but his being there would probably prevent you from getting good skiing time. OPTION 3: If you do go on the trip and leave your son with relatives, you may spend most of your time worrying about your son and how he is doing, especially since his birthday is coming up, so if you think you would act this way, it would be best if you and your boyfriend could postpone the trip until another time or maybe you could go on another trip with your boyfriend in the future. Good luck, and I hope my suggestions have helped you with solving your dilemma. TILES