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How to get son's girlfriend out of my house

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55goingon15 · 28/04/2024 14:57

I'm a single mother, long-time poster but changed names for this. My DS, in his early 20s has moved his girlfriend in with us. I didn't mind much at first but now I realise what a huge mistake it's been.

We had yet another row yesterday over their untidiness and general lack of care (e.g. forgetting to lock the front door after coming in late on Friday night) and she called me all sorts of horrible, unrepeatable names and I don't know what to do. They have been living here free of charge for several months and I have had enough of her selfish ways and her attitude. She also vapes/smokes weed and has got my son into it which I really don't like in my house.

I want her to go, but obviously I don't really want my son to go with her. They are both in minimum wage type jobs so don't earn a lot, but they don't even contribute by washing up after I have cooked a meal. What is the best way to approach this? Unfortunately she winds me up and it ends up in a shouting match, with my son supporting her and with me telling them to get out. They ignore me and are still in my house. What can do? Obviously I am not strong enough to physically throw them out and anyway I do worry about my son's state of mind as he has some history of violent outbursts.

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moderndilemma · 28/04/2024 15:07

Be clear and give them motice. Tell them it's not working for you, and they have 4 weeks to find themselves alternative accommodation. Does she have parents with a home she can return to? Where did she live before moving in with you.

You should have established some ground rules before allowing her to stay e.g. share of housework, doing their own washing, paying for food and bills, no smoking or vaping. Was your ds not doing this before she moved in? (or maybe he didn't live at home then?).

Of course your ds may well go with her, but if he stays, or returns home at some point you need to agree ground rules with him.

Eviebeans · 28/04/2024 15:07

Tell them that the girlfriend is no longer welcome and has to leave and mean it.
If he goes too it could be for the best. Be prepared to change the locks.

ItsAllMadness24 · 28/04/2024 15:07

Just tell them her staying is no longer working, she needs to pack her stuff up and go to her parents by tonight, say you are going out and will return at x time and she needs to be gone.

Whatsitcalled38 · 28/04/2024 15:06

The best thing you could do for him is kick him out. Hie else is he going to learn his behaviour needs to change. Change the locks and tell them it her parents turn. They're treating you appallingly, they deserve more time to bully you

WarshipRocinante · 28/04/2024 15:05

Change the locks when they are out and leave their stuff outside.

TheSnowyOwl · 28/04/2024 15:05

I would give her a date that she needs to be gone by. If she doesn’t, then change the locks and leave her belongings somewhere safe for her to collect (eg garage or garden shed). Call the police if she doesn’t go or is aggressive even collecting her belongings.

Personally I would also be asking my son to leave as well. It’s not doing him any favours to allow him to behave in such a way.

PussInBin20 · 28/04/2024 15:02

Just tell her it’s time to go. I mean what’s the alternative - that things stay just the same? 🤷‍♀️ you have two choices.

ghostyslovesheets · 28/04/2024 15:01

Honestly - with your son being an adult - they leave -both of them.

The moment she spoke to you like that I would be calmly telling her it was unacceptable and she needed to leave - if he went with her that's his choice - he's 20+

They live rent free? That's daft as well - 2 adults earning and not contributing is not on.

I'd sit them down and give them a 2-3 week deadline - you would be so much happier without the stress