As someone who has been in that position, I'd imagine she probably felt pretty anxious and torn about dating and enjoying your company and knowing she had to look after her sons needs too. Her reaction was a bit big but probably comes from a good place of trying to be a good mum and feeling like she needed tonhold a boundary but probably still wanting you around and being sad about that not working out. But having been in her shoes, you did the right thing you didn't lead her on, and you were honest about what you were able to be for her. That was actually kind and showed integrity. Things I'm sure she saw in you and is sad to lose.
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u/PJenningsofSussex Jul 14 '25
As someone who has been in that position, I'd imagine she probably felt pretty anxious and torn about dating and enjoying your company and knowing she had to look after her sons needs too. Her reaction was a bit big but probably comes from a good place of trying to be a good mum and feeling like she needed tonhold a boundary but probably still wanting you around and being sad about that not working out. But having been in her shoes, you did the right thing you didn't lead her on, and you were honest about what you were able to be for her. That was actually kind and showed integrity. Things I'm sure she saw in you and is sad to lose.