My stepson made a pass at me when he was drunk | Agony Aunt

Question: I love my second husband so much and even get on very well with his 17-year-old son who lives with us. Our relationship was very easy, and he was the son I'd never had.

However, last month, my husband was away on business and my stepson, returning from a party, made a clumsy pass at me.

He'd clearly had a bit too much to drink but I lost my temper and left the room.

He was clearly very embarrassed and although I wanted to say something, we just brooded in silence.

It's been that way ever since and my husband is noticing, but what can I do to rescue this?

Answer: I'm sure your stepson knows he's made a silly mistake but he's very young, probably very embarrassed, and is clearly finding it difficult to apologise.

You are the adult here so make the first move – have a quiet word with him and say you realise he had too much to drink but that you miss the relationship you had before.

If you make it easy for him, I'm sure he'll jump at the chance to apologise.

Question: My fiancé and I love one another and are planning to get married later this year.

My mother, however, thinks I am too young to get married and refuses to get involved with planning the day.

The silly thing is, I am 26, not 16!I always thought things like buying the dress and so forth would be something we'd share but she doesn't want to know.

I have told her that I love him and that he loves me, but we've had some terrible rows.

Why can't she just accept him?

Answer: I find it hard to believe she should be set so firmly against this man simply because she thinks you are too young.

Is it possible she has other concerns about this man and is simply using your age as an excuse? Could she know something about him that you don't?She needs to give you a better explanation to her opposition than your age, so try and get her to talk to you.

If there's something that's really bothering her then she needs to tell you.