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Would I be unreasonable to leave with my kids

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Freshhhhstart · 17/02/2026 15:41

Hello
This could be outing so trying to keep it brief. Been together 20 years. I can't see the wood for the trees. Have suspected my OH has been cheating- no hard evidence. Things have not been right regardless of this and he has broken up with me. I have been heartbroken after weeks in limbo. I own nothing of the property. Our kids are still fairly young.
He is insistent we all stay at home as long as possible until he helps me rent somewhere else and says I am completely selfish to not think is the best for the children. I am not sure I want his help as he has been nothing but vitriolic for the last couple months.
I get it- consistency for the kids is important but I am unravelling mentally living in his home, knowing he has probably got someone else lined up and knowing we are no longer getting married or have a future and I will have to move out with the kids in the near future anyway.
He has stayed away from the family home for the last few weeks but it feels like he is dipping in and out and when I see him it is heartbreaking.
Would I be unreasonable to rent an Airbnb for me and the kids temporarily until we are rehoused or is that very selfish?
Thank you

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WallaceinAnderland · 17/02/2026 15:51

If you are financially stable, why don't you look at housing for rent then, rather than airbnb?

Relativevalues · 17/02/2026 15:51

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Freshhhhstart · 17/02/2026 15:50

I'm not after finance advice- I am ok from that point of view (although not minted)

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WeepingAngelInTheTardis · 17/02/2026 15:50

Oh just seen your not married. You can leave at any time and present to the council as homeless, however they will stick you in temporary accommodation and they wont just house you from an air bnb its not that simple.

WallaceinAnderland · 17/02/2026 15:49

He has ended the relationship, left the property and is only coming back to see the children, is that right?

I think he may have a point. What is the reason for wanting to rush out to an airbnb which will be massively expensive for you.

Tillow4ever · 17/02/2026 15:48

WeepingAngelInTheTardis · 17/02/2026 15:47

Save your money for a divorce lawyer. As your married and theres a house thats mortaged its seen as martial assets so its not as simple as getting rehoused by the council.

Why are posters saying she’s married. She clearly states they are not married.

Tillow4ever · 17/02/2026 15:47

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The op said they were getting married, not that they were married.

WeepingAngelInTheTardis · 17/02/2026 15:47

Save your money for a divorce lawyer. As your married and theres a house thats mortaged its seen as martial assets so its not as simple as getting rehoused by the council.

Relativevalues · 17/02/2026 15:47

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ValidPistachio · 17/02/2026 15:47

Freshhhhstart · 17/02/2026 15:45

I am repeatedly told I put myself before the kids. If I take the kids before he is ready to help me get a new home then I am selfish as I am not giving them consistency and obviously forcing them to leave the family home. I am told I am selfish because I am prioritising my needs above our children's.

Just because someone tells you you’re selfish, doesn’t make it so.

ValidPistachio · 17/02/2026 15:47

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No, she’s not.

Relativevalues · 17/02/2026 15:46

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ComtesseDeSpair · 17/02/2026 15:46

I think you need a firmer plan than an AirB&B and being rehoused (by which I assume you mean the council allocating you social housing.) The former will be very expensive, and in most parts of the country the latter could take a very long time with temporary accommodation (often not where you want to live) in the meantime.

It isn’t being selfish to prioritise what you feel is best for you, but go into that with a clear plan and not out of desperation just not to have to see him in the home any more. Have you approached the council yet about a housing needs assessment?

Freshhhhstart · 17/02/2026 15:45

He does see them set times. But obviously things come up and it's entirely his home.

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Freshhhhstart · 17/02/2026 15:45

I am repeatedly told I put myself before the kids. If I take the kids before he is ready to help me get a new home then I am selfish as I am not giving them consistency and obviously forcing them to leave the family home. I am told I am selfish because I am prioritising my needs above our children's.

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Relativevalues · 17/02/2026 15:44

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ValidPistachio · 17/02/2026 15:42

Selfish in what way?