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torn between DP and DS, WWYD

133 replies

Goodfood1 · 07/12/2017 10:03

My DS who's 25 sent me a message last night saying he wants to split with his GF & can he stay at ours a few nights. We have a spare room. my DP (Not DS's father) went on a massive rant about how my DS is an adult and should act like one not run to Mum.

I know my DP doesn't feel comfortable with others in the house and in particular my DS. Now I didn't ask if he could come and stay I just told my DP about the message, I then was unable to hardly say a word and when i managed to he wasn't listening and jumped in straight away.

In the end I was really upset, he stayed downstairs till late and I went to bed.

My DS won't stay longer than a few days as GF is leaving next week for xmas and he is going away soon too, but I do understand where my DP is coming from, he even struggled with his own sister staying with before we even lived together.

my family comes from an everyone is welcome background, he hardly ever had people at his home.

Now WWYD?
I have 2 issues here,

  1. balancing the welcome or not of my DS to my home.
  2. DP who when he's on a rant listens to no-one which leaves me angry and frustrated.

sorry if its long.

OP posts:
NameChange30 · 07/12/2017 16:32

I think the nasty rant is as much if not more of an issue than the fact he objects to your son coming back to stay so soon.

What did he say exactly during this rant? Was he insulting towards you and/or your son? Was he aggressive in his tone or behaviour?

And what are the other issues you allude to, are there other things about the relationship that are causing you worry or upset?

Love51 · 07/12/2017 16:46

Where would do go if his relationship broke down? How is that a better option than your son's rather sensible decision to ask if he can stay with you?

Rachie1973 · 07/12/2017 17:00

Your DP is a wanker.

I have 2 of my sons back home at the moment due to relationship splits.

My DH wouldn't even question it!

He is my sons SD, I am his sons SM. They're both here, because they haven't stopped being our children.

BunsOfAnarchy · 07/12/2017 17:08

I'm 30. I'll be damned if I couldn't go to my mums if I was going through any kind of heartbreak! It's not about a place to stay, it's about being in a safe loving environment when you're in such a vulnerable state. Sometimes you need that closeness that you have with a parent. Nothing wrong with it at all. Especially if it's only for a short amount of time

DP needs a proper talking to. He's your son. He needs mama bear. Doesn't matter about age or wage. He's your baby x

YellowMakesMeSmile · 07/12/2017 17:21

You only have one issue and it's easily resolved, just get rid of the DP.

Children, even as adults, should always come first.

bastardkitty · 07/12/2017 17:27

Kick your partner out. Let your son stay. Your partner doesn't have his kids round because they're in another country and his ex isn't cooperative. I bet the other side of that story is interesting.

Oliversmumsarmy · 07/12/2017 19:27

I explained DP's difficulty accepting people in the house and he understands that

From what you have said he has difficulties only with your ds. His sister he might not have liked staying but she did. Your 6 year old he accepts and I presume he will at some point be welcoming his dc into your house when they come over.

BlackberryandNettle · 07/12/2017 21:56

Omg it's your son, and only for a week or so. Your dp should realise that ds is your family and that you rightfully want to support him. What a prick.

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