Woman seeks clarity on relationship with son's father amid mixed signals

A woman seeks advice about her relationship with her son's father, Tony, who has expressed he does not want a romantic relationship due to personal issues. They have been on and off for years, and she feels confused by his mixed signals. Tony, a former Marine, is working on his anger issues and prefers a friendly relationship. The woman has set boundaries, refusing intimacy without a commitment, but worries he may be using her. The advice suggests that Tony is not interested in a deeper relationship and that she should not wait for a future with him. It emphasizes the importance of her boundaries and the need for clarity in their relationship.