Dear Poppy:

You being a safe place for him is a wonderful thing, as safety in a relationship is unfortunately uncommon. A lot of healing can be done in the context of a safe relationship and the one with you may be the place for him to heal.

Glad you had a good conversation with him. With good communication, which seems like the two of you have much of the time, this can be the win-win relationship it should be, one that will benefit you and him.

anita