Telling mom about stepson better done sooner than later

Hi Celeste,

I am currently dating a woman with a son. We get along great. He’s a good kid. My mom wants to meet my girlfriend but I haven’t dropped the knowledge about the son. Should I let my mom know right away or wait until she meets them?

Lee W.

Dear Lee,

You need to let your mom know, the sooner the better. Surprising your mother with something that important is ill advised. If the relationship is serious and mom sees that you are happy, she will most likely welcome a step grandchild with open arms, if that is where the relationship is progressing.

If you don’t tell her and she is caught...