    Sentence 1: My son (13 years) has a  herniated disc. Only stretching  exercises have been _ taught.  Anything else I should get done?    Sentence 2: I have been in a  relationship for 13 years. My  partner is intensely private and  has not wanted to join me at family  gatherings. He is single and his 25  year old son is finally self-  sufficient. Will his and my family  commitments give way?