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Reallyti · 28/12/2025 19:55

I write a long post but I lost it so will be brief.

DS is 23 and an only child. He and DS dont have the best relationship. As a teen he really struggled mentally. It took a hit when at 17 he started uni, he attempted suicide and thankfully his friend was there, he then dropped out which DH wasn't happy about. He always made little comments over the years and does about other things too.

Fast forward to last summer, he moved a few hours away and got a flat with the friend from above after visiting him a few times a month. I always suspected this was more than a friend but I obviously never said anything. He's never came out as gay either or anything like that.

Last year, DS came home for Christmas on his own but this year he let us know he was going to stay in with his friend and spend it just the 2 of them. This confirmed it more that they're more than friends again I have non-issue except DH did as the friend comes from a Muslim family though I don't know how much he's practicing. But DH made ridiculous comments about how the friend was stopping DS from celebrating Christmas etc.

Myself and DH travelled yesterday to stay with them as planned for DS’s birthday today. It our first time visiting their place as usually ds comes to us. They have a 2 bed flat and dh was already making things weird by asking ds where he was going to sleep if we had the other room. And by laughing at a gift that the friend had bought him branding it childish, it was a soft toy which the friend said reminded him of DS and it was the only gift ds showed us so he was clearly happy with it

Later that evening ds had a migraine and vomited a few times and went to bed leaving the friend with us, dh already had said that DS was being “dramatic” and was just hungover but he then was quizzing the friend on how fine his parents are if he's gay and other invasive questions. He was clearly uncomfortable and tried to avoid most of them, and made an excuse that he was going to check if ds needed anything which dh also mocked by saying he's a grown man he can get things himself.

Fast forward to today, DS’s birthday but he still wasn't feeling well so his friend went to the shops, while he was gone DS told us/dh to stop asking questions that is none of his business (about the family etc). Which caused an argument and ds admitted that yes he's gay and they're in a relationship but he didn't see why he had to tell us as it's not a big deal, DH then basically told him he didn't approve of him and said he wouldn't care if it was anyone else but “him”, DS then said they've been in a relationship the whole time so his opinions weren't important and said the bf is the only one who's properly been there for him and he was so unhappy and hated himself for being gay but now he's finally happy with his bf (we knew none of this).

By this point ds was crying and his bf got back, he asked ds what the matter was and ds said him meaning dh. The bf then told us it's best if we go so we did and now we're in a hotel. I'm furious with dh, he's furious with the bf and says he's turning ds against us because ds would never have spoken to him like that before and said he doesn't approve the bf because he's “weird”

Ds is also ignoring my messages. I dont know how to go from here.

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Ladybird69 · 28/12/2025 23:44

Sorry I haven’t read the whole thread and rarely write a response but this is just awful. If it were me I would leave the prick of the soon to be ex husband (as soon as I could get to a solicitor) in the hotel room and go and spend some quality time with my son and his lovely boyfriend ❤️

MiddleChildX · 28/12/2025 23:43

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No father wants what? You sound pretty judgy too. As a parent surely all you want for your kid is for them to be happy. So many awful replies justifying vile behaviour.

KieLeaHar86 · 28/12/2025 23:41

You give your husband a kick up the arse, you stop calling him dear because he’s not, A side with your son and his boyfriend! You message your son and apologise for how embarrassed you are for what your husband did and say you are no way siding with your husband.

If you are genuinely happy for your son, you tell him that. You tell him you like his boyfriend and you’re glad that he has happiness in his life and where he is and that you don’t want to lose contact with him because your husband is a moron.
tell him that if he and his boyfriend need anything you are there for them.

Twoboysandabengal · 28/12/2025 23:40

CheeseWisely · 28/12/2025 20:03

Well your DH sounds like a homophobic bigot all round, so you side with your Son. Surely that’s fairly obvious?

I think islamophobic is as accurate too !

MiddleChildX · 28/12/2025 23:39

Your husband is a cunt. If you support his behaviour you are also one.

NaiceBalonz · 28/12/2025 23:34

You need to leave your husband or be prepared to lose your son. You're complicit in his abuse at this point and he will remember that.

Roobarbtwo · 28/12/2025 23:33

I'm actually quite astonished that someone has posted on here suggesting that my mum was "complicit" in the abuse and the beatings that she took from my stepfather. She was not on any level. She tried to get him out of her house. He would not go

He didn't touch me or my brother but he beat her - that was back in the day when beating your wife was just an argument in the eyes of police

And my grandpa was dying at the time which was a reason why she didn't tell her mum what was going on

But she got to the point where she could take no more and she told my uncle who threw him out

My mum is wonderful. She set up an advice centre in my home town and took in women who were suffering. They lived with us

I won't have my mum being blamed for what she went through by a complete stranger on here - and people could be a lot kinder to the OP. She's not the issue here

MCF86 · 28/12/2025 23:33

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what is there to disapprove of?
Nobody wants their child to be suicidal (I assume that's what you meant because I can't think of anything else I'd be upset about here), but that isn't a matter of disapproval.

Sasha07 · 28/12/2025 23:32

No, I wouldn't have had any of that. I wouldn't have had my son upset by his dad. I wouldn't have let his dad keep making little comments. I would have been standing infront of my son telling my 'd'h to leave immediately. Not a chance would I have let my 'd'h pick at my son since the moment we got there. My son would know I was his safe place and I would have made sure he was comfortable in his own home, with his partner. I'm mad at your husband but I feel like you could have made your stance a lot more firmer.

As to what to do now. I would go to his door. Even if the bf answers and son doesn't feel ready. I'd need to let one of them know that I'm 100% behind him, whatever makes my son happy. That I 100% do not agree with or support the way his dad behaved. That I'm absolutely sickened by his behaviour and that my son was hurt. I'd feel so protective over my son that I'd just need to let him know that he's got me. And that it's ok if he needs some time away from his parents again. (It'd hurt but his head is probably spinning after that.) I'd have to let him know that I will be thinking about him constantly and to please, please reply to me when he feels in the right headspace to speak about it. And 'd'h would be getting a very short thrift after I'd told him what I thought of him.

Laurmolonlabe · 28/12/2025 23:31

I'm afraid you are going have to accept this cannot be dealt with without tackling your husband , just not upsetting your son further will not guarantee you will not lose him- you have to take his side and tackle your husband- I don't believe for one nanosecond it is just your son's bf that is the problem. Clearly your son being gay is a problem for your husband-he knows it shouldn't be, and that is why it is all hung on one bf.
Your husband needs help , if he cannot accept his own son- if he can't accept he needs help you need to choose between your son and your husband- this problem will not resolve itself.

IAmKerplunk · 28/12/2025 23:30

CJFJ1 · 28/12/2025 23:29

You've just typed what I was thinking too.

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Glad I’m not the only one thinking wtf!

CJFJ1 · 28/12/2025 23:29

IAmKerplunk · 28/12/2025 23:26

What doesn’t a father want from their son?
What wouldn’t a father approve of their son?
What do you mean get back on track?

I really hope I have misinterpreted your post

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You've just typed what I was thinking too.

Beesandhoney123 · 28/12/2025 23:28

Your dh has gone drinking leaving you alone, so there is more to this really.
Op, you saying you paid for the hotel and would be £££ to pay again - why isn't your dh paying? Is it a joint account?

Will your dh come back drunk and abusive? Assume you'll be driving tomorrow as he might still be over the limit. It might be worth saying you'll be moving out for a bit, and rent an air bnd for a month or something. Just to have a break, see a solicitor and have some peace to think. Also to see what your dh does.

IAmKerplunk · 28/12/2025 23:26

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What doesn’t a father want from their son?
What wouldn’t a father approve of their son?
What do you mean get back on track?

I really hope I have misinterpreted your post

Roobarbtwo · 28/12/2025 23:24

Spookyspaghetti · 28/12/2025 23:23

Having read your updates, your DH sounds like a pretty evil guy. He only has one son and has managed to have a truly terrible relationship with him. Why? Because he doesn’t meet his standards. I hope your husband is a rocket scientist with perfect GCSE, A Level and degree results. Most parents say that they have known all along in some level their child’s sexuality. Your H has a bad relationship with your son because he has never been able to accept who he is. Your H has pushed your son towards suicide. What does this man bring to your lives exactly that is worth losing your son?

Nothing in the OPs post suggests that her husband was the person who pushed the son towards suicide

scotianova · 28/12/2025 23:24

Namechangerage · 28/12/2025 23:17

Plus there is no blame here. She has asked what to do. Many people have said what she needs to do if she wants to repair her relationship with her son and do the right thing - which is getting rid of the husband. she seems to be answering other points but not that, she needs to address it either way even if she decides not to divorce..

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Actually any of us said what sge she should do is go to her son, or contact him. That is the first step because getting rid of the husband isn’t immediate. It won’t be a fait accompli until they’re not living together. But her so. Needs to see or hear or read she is on her side while it is still his birthday and his mother is still in the place where he lives.

PixieDust91 · 28/12/2025 23:24

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Spookyspaghetti · 28/12/2025 23:23

Having read your updates, your DH sounds like a pretty evil guy. He only has one son and has managed to have a truly terrible relationship with him. Why? Because he doesn’t meet his standards. I hope your husband is a rocket scientist with perfect GCSE, A Level and degree results. Most parents say that they have known all along in some level their child’s sexuality. Your H has a bad relationship with your son because he has never been able to accept who he is. Your H has pushed your son towards suicide. What does this man bring to your lives exactly that is worth losing your son?

JHound · 28/12/2025 23:23

Your husband is a twat

MCF86 · 28/12/2025 23:21

whatcanthematterbe81 · 28/12/2025 22:50

Why is she a terrible mother? Don’t be so nasty when she’s had a shock and dealing with it as best she can. She didn’t know her husband was going to go full on dick mode! He won’t answer her messages but she’s saying she supports him. No need for you nasty reply at all!

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he's always been in full on dick mode

hypnovic · 28/12/2025 23:19

Reallyti · 28/12/2025 19:55

I write a long post but I lost it so will be brief.

DS is 23 and an only child. He and DS dont have the best relationship. As a teen he really struggled mentally. It took a hit when at 17 he started uni, he attempted suicide and thankfully his friend was there, he then dropped out which DH wasn't happy about. He always made little comments over the years and does about other things too.

Fast forward to last summer, he moved a few hours away and got a flat with the friend from above after visiting him a few times a month. I always suspected this was more than a friend but I obviously never said anything. He's never came out as gay either or anything like that.

Last year, DS came home for Christmas on his own but this year he let us know he was going to stay in with his friend and spend it just the 2 of them. This confirmed it more that they're more than friends again I have non-issue except DH did as the friend comes from a Muslim family though I don't know how much he's practicing. But DH made ridiculous comments about how the friend was stopping DS from celebrating Christmas etc.

Myself and DH travelled yesterday to stay with them as planned for DS’s birthday today. It our first time visiting their place as usually ds comes to us. They have a 2 bed flat and dh was already making things weird by asking ds where he was going to sleep if we had the other room. And by laughing at a gift that the friend had bought him branding it childish, it was a soft toy which the friend said reminded him of DS and it was the only gift ds showed us so he was clearly happy with it

Later that evening ds had a migraine and vomited a few times and went to bed leaving the friend with us, dh already had said that DS was being “dramatic” and was just hungover but he then was quizzing the friend on how fine his parents are if he's gay and other invasive questions. He was clearly uncomfortable and tried to avoid most of them, and made an excuse that he was going to check if ds needed anything which dh also mocked by saying he's a grown man he can get things himself.

Fast forward to today, DS’s birthday but he still wasn't feeling well so his friend went to the shops, while he was gone DS told us/dh to stop asking questions that is none of his business (about the family etc). Which caused an argument and ds admitted that yes he's gay and they're in a relationship but he didn't see why he had to tell us as it's not a big deal, DH then basically told him he didn't approve of him and said he wouldn't care if it was anyone else but “him”, DS then said they've been in a relationship the whole time so his opinions weren't important and said the bf is the only one who's properly been there for him and he was so unhappy and hated himself for being gay but now he's finally happy with his bf (we knew none of this).

By this point ds was crying and his bf got back, he asked ds what the matter was and ds said him meaning dh. The bf then told us it's best if we go so we did and now we're in a hotel. I'm furious with dh, he's furious with the bf and says he's turning ds against us because ds would never have spoken to him like that before and said he doesn't approve the bf because he's “weird”

Ds is also ignoring my messages. I dont know how to go from here.

You divorce the prick and keep a relationship with your son.

Christmascaketime · 28/12/2025 23:19

Your poor son. The migraine clearly was stress. Are you happy with dh he sounds awful. I’d make it clear to son you love him and are happy he’s happy and see him only without dh from now on.

Jonnyenglish · 28/12/2025 23:19

Jesus Mary and joseph all the best op @Reallyti

Nearly50omg · 28/12/2025 23:19

Go to your ds house on your own and tell him you are leaving your h and won’t be having his nephews living with you etc and your h views aren’t your own etc - only way you will not lose him

DeathStare · 28/12/2025 23:19

OP your updates make your husband sound like even more of an awful person, and the excuses you make for him don't cast you in the best light either.

Regardless, you now need to make a choice - and if you loiter there probably won't be a choice to be made. So are you going to stick with your son or are you going to stick with his abuser who has driven him to want to kill himself?