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Only one key to house

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BellaLunaa · 04/02/2026 17:29

My friend and her husband moved into their house approximately 6 months ago. They both work from home. She is self employed so works job to job.

I met up with her today whilst she wasn’t working for a coffee and she mentioned she doesn’t have a key to her house. I questioned this and she said she doesn’t need one because they both work from home and go everywhere together.

She obviously goes out without him because she met me today. She also does the shopping etc without him, I believe he just lets her in. I asked her where the key is and she said on his key chain but she wouldn’t even know which one the front door key is as he always opens it. I asked what about when he goes out and she said he just takes it with him.

She seemed to think this was normal but AIBU to think not having a key to your own home is bloody weird? And maybe a bit of a red flag? It just seems really weird to me and I’m worried she isn’t allowed one. Never had any other red flags from him before though.

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Verytall · 04/02/2026 17:32

Absolutely bonkers. On a practical level, what if they lose the key? But also creepy vibes too.

JustGiveMeReason · 04/02/2026 17:32

Very strange.

We have always had at least one for everyone living here, plus one extra to leave with someone nearby in case we lock ourselves out.

LucyLoo1972 · 04/02/2026 17:31

this is really very disturbing

Pingypongy · 04/02/2026 17:31

That’s insane.

Mulledjuice · 04/02/2026 17:29

That is weird AF