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To say my DP can’t rent his house to his close female friend for cash

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divisifting · 10/11/2025 17:36

Been with my boyfriend for over a year now although most of that time was a distance relationship. Since moving closer in August he’s been practically living with me for almost 2 months although not actually moved in.. just living out of a bag staying here every night but usually once a week or so going back to his place on a Sunday just to do washing etc.

Relationship is progressing very well and he’s met all my family and friends yet I’ve not met his. His parents do know about me and he’s promised I’ll meet them this month but an issue has been he has 2 extremely close female friends really his only close friends. They were both married but I was always a bit worried as they would go away a lot the three of them and one of them would say she loves him etc. one of them split from their husband this summer and it’s the only time we’ve argued is when one night he went out with her and her kids when the other friend was away and tried to hide it from me pretty much.

also call it coincidence but when he started living with me coincides with the time I briefly met the other friend and it was a very awkward short interaction, my instinct is she’s jealous as afterwards I heard her husband was upset and my bf was devastated because she told him things wouldn’t be the same and they’ve not been as close.

he said this was also because of the other friend though who’s rapidly got with a new partner involved with kids etc after a very short time. Not sure why but this friend has been living with her kids at the other friends house.

then last week my DP/boyfriend said she wants to move into his house for a bit of cash while her marital house sells and I gather so she can also have this new guy stay with her and her kids. This has caused a big argument as I said we hadn’t even discussed his contribution living with me or him moving in properly and this would change it from being a choice and pretty easy going if he wants to go back to his to actually him moving in for 8 weeks plus because he wants cash.

Tbh I also feel weird about it that he seems to be prioritising these female friend always and the thought of her moving into his house sleeping in his bed makes me really uncomfortable and I feel like not only would he be here by obligation but anytime he went back to his or left for a day etc I’d be super anxious he was there with her!!

we had a big argument and he’s now sent me 140 he says he’ll pay each month. He’s doubled down and now said what if she just rents it for 4/5 weeks over December with a contract and the cash goes in a joint pot for spending on activities for us but I still feel worried about it can I have any thoughts please AIBU? He’s said he’ll be upset if I say no and it makes no different to me but I think it does and she doesn’t need the house she just wants it for cheap rent.

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Whyaretheyall · 10/11/2025 18:46

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Silverbirchleaf · 10/11/2025 18:46

£140! That’s nothing. Add up you food , heating, consumables (toilet roll, washing up liquid etc) etc and divide by half. Thats how much he should be giving you. £140 is probably two weeks food bill ,(for one person) at most.

Also, he doesn’t get to decide to move in with you.

Moveoverdarlin · 10/11/2025 18:44

It sounds like you are in a relationship with a man who has two wives and a few step-kids.

He needs his house to home his wives and you are handy to shag in the week in your house. Sounds like you’ve got pissy and he wants to chuck you £140 to keep you sweet.

He sounds like a mug, and you sound like a muggier mug for letting him get away with it.

Get rid of all three of ‘em.

Sassylovesbooks · 10/11/2025 18:44

You've been together a year, but have yet to meet his family or friends (apart from these two women)??!! Yet he's staying over 6 nights per week at yours, and is now pushing to live with you, so his female friend can rent his home. You're good enough to move in with, but not to meet his family/friends??! Don't you think that's odd?? After a year I'd have expected to have met his family/friends. I think he's expecting rather a lot from you, and doesn't appear to be giving much back. His credit card debt isn't your problem, it's his. It's not down to you to agree to him moving in, to make life easier for him. Do you actually want to live with him?? Alarm bells would be ringing if this were me. I wouldn't be agreeing to this arrangement, it could end up being a nightmare.

Dacatspjs · 10/11/2025 18:41

His credit card isn't your problem

How much is this woman going to be paying him? Bet it's not that low, so he's in profit living with you.

HisNibs · 10/11/2025 18:40

Give him the £140 back and call it a day OP. This relationship is far too complicated, especially at this early stage. If it feels wrong, it is wrong.

NeverDropYourMooncup · 10/11/2025 18:38

I pay more than that to travel to work. It's definitely not going to cover the increase in council tax, never mind food that he eats, electricity, water for extra washing and if he ever has a bath or flushes the toilet...

Actually, I pay more than that on the cat. And at least I know he's not getting any of his 'needs' met somewhere else.

Arraminta · 10/11/2025 18:35

There is a very, very simple rule that I drilled into our DDs as soon as they started dating:

If he is making you feel confused, upset or uncertain then he just doesn't really care about you and your relationship So you have to move on and find someone who treats you how you deserve to be treated. Know your own worth.

It really, really is that simple.

PyongyangKipperbang · 10/11/2025 18:34

YABU in that he can rent it to who he likes but YANBU to say that he can't move in with you during that period.

Its way too soon to be living together, and her being there sounds like it could get super messy, especially if she refuses to leave.

As for the jealousy thing, I wonder if its more like she sees him as her own personal support animal and hates that she is no longer his priority. I have seen it when I was a lot younger, female "besties" fall out with the guy when he gets a LTR because they dont like another woman taking his attention. She doesnt want him romantically but doesnt want to lose having him at her beck and call.

whistlesandbells · 10/11/2025 18:34

Is that a typo? £140! Why should you subsidize his living costs while he does a favour to another woman you’re not comfortable about?

Nah. Just say you don’t want to live together and if he is “visiting your home” so frequently he needs to contribute to those costs.

There is nothing to argue about. The fact he is arguing tells me you’re being taken advantage of and not in a healthy relationship.

shhblackbag · 10/11/2025 18:31

Sofaflop · 10/11/2025 17:41

You don't get to say who he rents his house to - in any healthy realtionship you wouldn't need to.

There's just so much wrong here, if you know what's good for you he's going to need that house himself.

All of this. Get out of that mess.

Shadesofscarlett · 10/11/2025 18:29

divisifting · 10/11/2025 18:11

He’s just planning on doing it casually with cash

you really want to be with someone who is so blase about commiting fraud?

BaconCheeses · 10/11/2025 18:28

How can someone so grossly unappealing and exploitative have so many women chasing him!?

DownThePubWithStevieNicks · 10/11/2025 18:28

The female friends is a red herring. The issue is that he is taking the piss out of you financially, and he was doing that before the plan to rent to his pal came about.

Has he been contributing anything to the food shop, your energy bills, and so on for the months he has been staying with you?

Why do you never stay at his? It would be much more common in your situation to split your time between houses, with some time alone too.

I would be extremely wary of getting into a serious relationship with someone who has such enormous credit card debts that repayments are £2000 a month.

CactusSammy · 10/11/2025 18:27

Give him his £140 back, and tell him to stay at his mum and dad's if he wants to rent his house out.

I dont think hes the one.

FuzzyWolf · 10/11/2025 18:24

How can you say this is a relationship that’s going very well given it’s been a year, with a lot of that being long distance, you’ve never met his family and have (possibly well founded, possibly not) insecurity issues about his two closest friends?

Just end this and find someone who lives nearby and doesn’t have so many complications.

nixon1976 · 10/11/2025 18:24

Aligirlbear · 10/11/2025 17:47

You can’t stop your DP from renting his house out to his friend but you can say that he won’t be staying with you while he does

This.

You're focusing on the wrong thing. His relationships with his female friends may or may not be innocent, but you can't stop him renting out his place or a room to a friend.

What you can do is clearly say it's NOT OK for him to move into yours in order to enable this.

Just tell him no thanks, you like things how they are, and then leave the rest to him.

YourWildAmberSloth · 10/11/2025 18:22

You need to decide if you want him to move in or not. If not, then say so and what he does after that is up to him. I wouldn't if I was you - the relationship is new and there are a lot of grey areas. Stay as you are, living alone and let him come over, Moving in together should be a conscious decision or choice. You can't tell him what to do with his house though, that's none of your business.

Aluna · 10/11/2025 18:20

Guidanceplease20 · 10/11/2025 17:41

Move on. Life really doesnt need to be this difficult.

Curl up, watch the movie Rita, Sue and Bob too, and have a wry smile.

Edited

I literally thought of that film too.

This is all bullshit OP, just dump the whole lot of them. £140 a month? He’s just using you.

HundredMilesAnHour · 10/11/2025 18:20

divisifting · 10/11/2025 18:11

He’s just planning on doing it casually with cash

“Casually”?? You mean on the black market then. So no deposit taken, no tenancy agreement, no declaration of rental income to HMRC, no protection for his ‘tenant’ or indeed him if she refuses to later move out.

He’s an idiot. With zero integrity.

Why would you stay in a relationship with someone like this? These are not qualities you want in a life partner.

CraftyGin · 10/11/2025 18:18

Dacatspjs · 10/11/2025 17:39

He's going to pay you £140 a month to live with you?? Cocklodger alert.

I bet he's not paying you anything at the moment despite being there 6 nights a week.

£140 whilst renting his place out for cash, cheeky fucker has it made

My DD pays us £500 digs every month.

2GreatFatSquirrels · 10/11/2025 18:18

I think you’re being dramatic and making him hide his friendships from you because you’re jealous. I also think everyone sounds about 8 years old.

I think if you say no the relationship will sour. And his friends will never like you afterwards.

I like his idea of the rent money being split between you. However I don’t like the idea of him giving you just £140… that’s barely half of my council tax bill let alone everything else. I don’t think it was good that he didn’t discuss it all with you.

Youre being weird saying she just wants the house for cheap rent though. Thats obvious, and not a bad thing…. That’s the only reason she’d choose this route. Duh.

reversingdumptruckwithnotyreson · 10/11/2025 18:16

Are you sure you didn’t walk into some odd throuple arrangement and that’s why it’s all so awkward?

Ragruggers · 10/11/2025 18:15

Does the £140 a month include food?Why does he have so much debt ? Really you can do better than this individual who is only thinking of him self.Really think about it and get rid,

Theoldbird · 10/11/2025 18:14

You're not listening to a word anyone's saying @divisifting are you? It's like you have your fingers stuck in your ears going la la la la