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Thinking it’s weird that his 18 year old will have the master room

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grizzleGrazzle · 28/10/2024 04:38

My DP and I have been together for 4 years, now my only child has moved out for good (24, bought a flat with his girlfriend up north). My DP and I have decided I will move in.
He has a gorgeous 4 bedroom house and currently his 18 year old has the master bedroom, she is at uni in the city so has no plans to move out but the room has a massive walk in wardrobe and large en-suite. The next bedroom is still large and has an en-suite but no walk in wardrobe.
Tonight I suggested that since I’m moving in we maybe switch the bedrooms around and he looked at me like I’d lost my mind. To me it doesn’t make sense for two adults to share a slightly smaller room with less storage space.
The other 2 bedrooms are currently a guest room and an office and he’s saying I can have storage in the office for more clothes.
AIBU to think it’s weird that his daughter will keep the master?

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mumedu · 28/10/2024 08:00

My suggestion is that you just stay in your flat. Thos isn't going to end well. Your tone and outlook is all wrong.

Linglong · 28/10/2024 08:00

I also would not sell your flat. You have no security and step off the housing ladder in London and you may regret it - rent it out for a few years, keep your options open. You won't be on the mortgage you aren't getting married and your thoughts towards evicting his dd...I think you may have many storms ahead.

Bananamanlovesyou · 28/10/2024 08:00

You are right but surely you can see this is a total non starter!!

whatafaf · 28/10/2024 08:00

Do you also live in London? If you can avoid it I wouldn't sell your home. Rent it out if you can. Do you not hope to leave something to help your kids in the future? What happens if you split up, could you afford to get back on the property ladder again? Your partners house is his daughter's home and it will be for many years unless she feels forced out. The last thing you should be doing is trying to change things that impact his kids, small or not. It would be entirely different if she had that room whilst at uni but had siblings who didn't have their own room.

Startinganew32 · 28/10/2024 07:57

I cannot IMAGINE having my clothes in separate closets, either. Ridiculous

oh yeah the inhumanity. It’s on a par with being locked in a prison cell.

borntobequiet · 28/10/2024 07:57

She has her own more or less self-contained accommodation. He and you will have the rest of the house. It’s a perfectly sensible arrangement.
What is concerning is that you don’t recognise the importance to him of his daughter’s need for privacy, comfort and emotional security.

Idratherbepaddleboarding · 28/10/2024 07:56

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Rubixcoobe · 28/10/2024 07:56

I think it’s actually sensible that the 18 year old uni student has a bigger room. It means she can have a bit more independence. Sounds like her room is big enough for her to hang out in, have friends etc.

it would actually give you ( as a couple) a bit more privacy/ alone time in the evenings.

Edenmum2 · 28/10/2024 07:56

Do you want her to instantly despise you? You are being VVU

BookishType · 28/10/2024 07:55

Seriously? The girlfriend moves in and the first thing she does is turf out the resident daughter from her room? It would be a recipe for disaster.

mumedu · 28/10/2024 07:55

No, he's perfectly correct. You don't have a right to kick her out of her bedroom. It will cause tension all around. His solution is reasonable, although not ideal.

Startinganew32 · 28/10/2024 07:54

grizzleGrazzle · 28/10/2024 05:30

I think so too!!

He claims it’s because she uses her room more and he only really sleeps in his. He also has an office where as she has to study from her room too. It’s odd to me but whatever I guess!

We won’t be able to buy together this home is worth like 2.5 million in north London, I’m selling my £250,000 home to move in!

Okay you’re being really stupid. Why are you selling your home? Are you going on his deeds or something? Keep your home and rent it out if you must.
Also, no, you can’t start throwing your weight around as regards bedrooms when you are moving into their home. He’s right with the office and she probably spends a fair bit of time in her room. Unless you want her to hate you, pipe down.

CatamaranViper · 28/10/2024 07:53

Sheri99 · 28/10/2024 07:32

No, it is not HER home, it is HIS home. She is a young woman of 18 not a six year old. TWO adults need more room than an 18 yo girl, who is in a transition to independence elsewhere (her own place hopefully). This man's reaction says it all: he expects his girlfriend of FOUR years (!) to play second fiddle to an 18 year old.

So is she a young woman or a girl? You call her both to try and suit whatever your narrative is.

Why is it not her home?

Whether she has lived there a couple of years or her whole life the house was clearly bought with her in mind.

She may also contribute financially.

Also, he isn't expecting his girlfriend of FOUR years to play second to an 18 year old. He's expecting his girlfriend not kick his daughter or EIGHTEEN years out of her bedroom because she has the better wardrobe.

Linglong · 28/10/2024 07:53

His daughter having the Master bedroom is not your decision—moving in and evicting someone from their room is a poor way to start things. Sure, if everyone was moving in on the same day, you might have more sway, but the Master bedroom has been taken already. Your demands are unreasonable.

BunnyLake · 28/10/2024 07:51

Sheri99 · 28/10/2024 07:36

His ex was before her, too but that doesn't mean she should play second fiddle to anyone if she is "it" in HIS heart. Good grief there is a boundary that needs to be laid down: we are the adults and you are not, therefore this is the plan: we need more room than you. I cannot IMAGINE having my clothes in separate closets, either. Ridiculous.

Thankfully your views are in the minority here. Since when does a girlfriend trump children (no matter how old they are)? I wouldn’t be wanting your views anywhere near my home.

GCAcademic · 28/10/2024 07:51

I cannot IMAGINE having my clothes in separate closets, either. Ridiculous

I'm sorry, what?

SandyY2K · 28/10/2024 07:51

grizzleGrazzle · 28/10/2024 05:30

I think so too!!

He claims it’s because she uses her room more and he only really sleeps in his. He also has an office where as she has to study from her room too. It’s odd to me but whatever I guess!

We won’t be able to buy together this home is worth like 2.5 million in north London, I’m selling my £250,000 home to move in!

It's to to you, but if I was you, I wouldn't sell your home. If you split up, you'll probably be unable to buy a new place, with the was property prices increase.

Even if you don't split up, it's good to have your own place for financial security.

Regarding her moving out of her room? No, YABU.
That's been her room for years and this won't go down well.

SweetGenie · 28/10/2024 07:50

grizzleGrazzle · 28/10/2024 05:30

I think so too!!

He claims it’s because she uses her room more and he only really sleeps in his. He also has an office where as she has to study from her room too. It’s odd to me but whatever I guess!

We won’t be able to buy together this home is worth like 2.5 million in north London, I’m selling my £250,000 home to move in!

Whoa, don't sell YOUR property! Rent it out or let a relative move in but don't sell it! You may never be able to buy anywhere else again if this relationship falls through

FiveGoMadInDorset · 28/10/2024 07:50

My DC’s both have bigger rooms than I do, they spend a lot more time in them, I just sleep in mine. There is enough room for storage for my clothes

FeliciteFaff · 28/10/2024 07:49

Woman. You are greedy.

London22 · 28/10/2024 07:49

BunnyLake · 28/10/2024 07:42

Is this a fake/troll thread?

I wouldn’t be surprised as someone moving from a £250k house to a £2.5m one and complaining just doesn’t sound realistic to me. Every bedroom in that house is going to be decent, unless the property is in Mayfair where £2.5m would barely get you a garage.

Yes it is!
Only in the linked post I copied, she had already sold her home.

No normal person would reasonably sell a 250k property in London, to then move in with a partner. They would most likely rent it out to generate a passive income.

Even if it wasn't a 250k home in London. Why give up your home aka freedom to be at the mercy of somebody else, who can put you out their home at any time.

Littlejellyuk · 28/10/2024 07:48

grizzleGrazzle · 28/10/2024 04:38

My DP and I have been together for 4 years, now my only child has moved out for good (24, bought a flat with his girlfriend up north). My DP and I have decided I will move in.
He has a gorgeous 4 bedroom house and currently his 18 year old has the master bedroom, she is at uni in the city so has no plans to move out but the room has a massive walk in wardrobe and large en-suite. The next bedroom is still large and has an en-suite but no walk in wardrobe.
Tonight I suggested that since I’m moving in we maybe switch the bedrooms around and he looked at me like I’d lost my mind. To me it doesn’t make sense for two adults to share a slightly smaller room with less storage space.
The other 2 bedrooms are currently a guest room and an office and he’s saying I can have storage in the office for more clothes.
AIBU to think it’s weird that his daughter will keep the master?

I'm sorry, but just no! Who goes in and takes over some teens bedroom? Are you guys married? If not then I'm afraid your just the GF and his daughter takes priority. That's it. If my dad had dated a woman for 4 years, then suddenly turfed her in, and she decided to become queen of the house by hijacking my bedroom/ sanctuary, then I would have been gutted and started WW3. Stay in your lane, you're just the gf, enjoy the new bedroom and leave her room alone.

LennyBalls · 28/10/2024 07:47

Oh my goodness. You sound like the typical evil stepmother. Do not turf his daughter out of her room

Maddy70 · 28/10/2024 07:45

I wouldn't be selling your house. Rent it out. This relationship isn't going to last. Youll be out on your ear trying to compete with his daughter (rightly so)

Floranan · 28/10/2024 07:44

When my son lived at home he had the master bedroom from about 16 years old ( we had just moved into the house so he was first one in the room ) when he left to get his own place my daughter had that room.

it was big as in huge, lovely bathroom room and enough room for a pair of 2 seater sofas, a fridge and sink unit (no oven but a microwave) and still plenty of floor space.

it meant he could have friends round and do his model making and whatever he wanted and we could watch tv in the main room,

I agree with your partner you only really sleep in your bedroom, to a teenager a bedroom is much more