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To hate my partners family

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Cheeselover23 · 11/06/2018 16:08

There is a long back story to those so apologies. I'll start with the sister but his mums an issue too.
I've never had a good relationship with his sister, and have known her for four years. She stole around £20 from me in one go and then a couple weeks later used a tablet a friend had lent me and spent around £6 on it on apps. Her mum paid me back the £20 but I never saw the app money. Not as big a deal but she also steals my food and alcohol that I have there (usually order a pizza and then leave some for the next day but she'll take sone either without asking or takin more than she asked for). She'll then lie about whatever she's taken.
She then tries to make me feel awful by saying she preferred my partners exes or saying he was a lot happier with them.
On Saturday I broke down going to their house and had to walk back as my phone died. I bumped into her as I went through the village and she called her mum saying I'd broken down and karmas a bitch all whilst laughing.
My nan died recently and I mentioned how one of my family members would soon be celebrating their first birthday without her there to which she replied "oh no one less present"
So many other things have happened with her but these are the ones that really stand out.
I used to have a good relationship with my partners mum but recently I fell pregnant. I then started to realise that actually the people who had been trying to warn me of how awful she is were right. She said she'd give the child food to make her the preferred grandmother, told me I would use a dummy even though I told her I didn't want to, tried to change my mind when I said I wanted to breastfeed. She also offered to convert one of the bedrooms into a room for me, partner and the baby which obviously sounds lovely but I now realise was an attempt to keep her son close and to be over involved with the baby.
I actually lost the baby towards the end of April and she's been very insensitive despite having had two miscarriages herself - one of which is so painful for her she won't even talk about it. She's now tagging me in Father's Day things which I actually would have bought had I still been expecting but now are just so hurtful to see. I haven't outright said it's painful to see these things but when she was talking about it even a blind person could have seen I was uncomfortable and didn't want to carry on the conversation - I'd have walked away had we not been in a car.
And when my nan died I was at their house when I was told. We'd planned a bbq the next day already, and she said "it can be our celebration of your nanny's life". Which again sounds lovely but she never knew my nan, she's only ever spoken to my mum and that's been maybe three times so how could that family possibly celebrate her life.
I'm totally prepared to hear I'm being unreasonable about this or why I'm feeling so angry at some of these things but am I unreasonable to hate these people, and to want to leave my boyfriend because of them?

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Gatecrasher61 · 11/06/2018 17:15

Firstly, the situation will never improve. Take it from one who knows.

How does your boyfriend feel about them? Do you think he would be willing to cut them out of his life entirely? Would you do the same for your family?

Families of partners can be a nightmare. My ex's family were Chavs to be honest. Thankfully we moved 20 miles away and had little contact. But that was his decision.

You need to know how he feels, as believe me, family can bring down a relationship.

melonscoffer · 11/06/2018 17:19

Leave this horrible situation.
I understand that you are lacking in family of your own and have got mixed up and deeply invested in him and his family.

Have a think about what your life would be like with a different partner who has a family who will love and look after you. You would be safe for the rest of your life. Put yourself into that scenario and imagine yourself being welcomed and loved.
Start saving your disposable income for your future house. Keep the account just for you , in your name. Then get out there and enjoy whatever it is you like doing.

If what you like doing is spending time being with a partner and that is your life then just swap him for one with a nice family and hey presto you have a new life.

It really is worth finding someone else. I know you love this man but it is really far too difficult.
You aren't put here to rescue him either, if that is what is happening.

Haffiana · 11/06/2018 17:23

You have to behave like an adult, to see that the sister is a child. You are taking it all on the same level as her, that is, as two equally teenage children. Really, who cares what a child says to you?

TheVanguardSix · 11/06/2018 17:26

Oh you poor love. Honestly, it's tough. I feel for you. You're too young to have to deal with all of this stuff.
The sister sounds like a typical, hormonal, pain in the backside.
You're all incredibly young.
My advice would be to try and not start a family now.
Step away from this family and focus on training and working towards something that fulfills you and allows you to really expand on your goals and dreams. Nourish and nurture YOU, OP.

Exactly as others have said... ciderhouse is spot on. You haven't been out of your own childhood for long enough. Adult stuff can be complete and utter bullshit with all the bells and whistles, as you're swiftly learning. Take time. Enjoy it (your childhood). Be old later.
Wise words!

Bananasinpyjamas11 · 11/06/2018 17:39

You could do with starting to form your own ‘family’ of friends around you. Choose carefully, be a kind supportive friend and you will find others. At the moment it sounds like you are very isolated. At least you are working, start from there. Anyone you like? Join something with nice people.

It’ll help to give you some breathing space, others to chat to, a way of comparing your life choices with others. I’d be wary of become too dependent as a couple.

Pinkfluffyunicornsandrainbows · 11/06/2018 17:40

It's such a shame wen u go thru things like this and have to deal with nasty individuals. U sound like u have ur head screwed on....u have a well paid job and are saving which is great! The only advice i can give is that u need to find out how ur partner feels about it all, is he willing to go nc with them if they are that bad? Would he back u up till the end? I agree with other posters, a toxic family can break a relationship up.....year in and year out all the fallout and drama can get too much till in the end it tears u both apart. I meant to say earlier im so very sorry about ur misscarriage, its still early days and must be very raw for u still. U really need lots of love and support not all this! I understand it's so hard wen u love someone.

Phosphorus · 11/06/2018 17:47

The 13 year old sister us acting like a child, because she is one.

I'd be pretty keen on keeping my son out of a long term relationship involving pregnancies and drama too, so I think his mother sounds pretty reasonable too.

You are really not coming across as very mature. Take time to just be on your own, or in far less pressured relationships.

WhiteCoyote · 11/06/2018 18:14

Ohhh op what a mess love. I’m so so sorry about your miscarriage.

I can’t agree more with other posters saying go out and live a bit more, and learn to value and love your own company above everything else! You will have a family one day but these people are definitely not it. I was very similar to you at your age and this quote got me through many tough lonely times:

you have a wild young heart. Right now it is like a caged bird that batters itself against the bars. To struggle harder will only hurt you more. Wait, be patient - your time will come to fly. And when it does, you must be strong. Not bloodied and weary. —robin Hobb

Be your own family until you find or make your own Smile

learntoletgo · 11/06/2018 18:50

Big cuddles for you OP, I was in a similar situation myself 2 years ago when I was 19.

My OH and I moved in with his parents so we could save up some money for a deposit. It was great at first but his mum started to show her true colours. She would constantly compare me to his ex, tell everyone I was "exaggerating" by attending my therapy for my MH issues and there were several occasions I would overhear her telling my OH that he could do better and was wasting his time with me. Things eventually got so bad that my OH called me at college one day and told me to meet him at a hotel - he had packed all of our things and left his parents' house.

Over 2 years later, we're stronger than ever and settled in our own flat, neither of us have had any contact with his parents since the night we left. I know some people will argue that family is family and you have to deal with each other no matter what, but in my experience if someone brings nothing but negativity to my life then I have to look after myself and remove the toxicity.

I know it isn't easy but it might be better for your mental health overall to cut them out of your life - this might mean leaving your partner but you have to be selfish sometimes and do what is best for you. Flowers Good luck!

Cheeselover23 · 11/06/2018 19:12

I think I definitely take things more to heart than an average person. And I know I expect more from a 13 year old than I should really, considering I had two jobs by the time I was the same age as her, and I have a brother the same age who is a lot more mature than her.
Thank you all for your replies 😊

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Cheeselover23 · 11/06/2018 19:18

Phosphorus I understand no normal mother wants their son to be getting girls pregnant or to have issues between their sons girlfriend and their other children.
However this is really not the case with this woman - I'd been with him for maybe 3 months when she started mentioning grandchildren and how she'd want a granddaughter first and a lot of stuff you just don't talk about with anyone in a new relationship, let alone a 14 year old. I've also said to his mum before if things have been getting too much with me with her daughter as she's fully aware of everything and it feels like she's almost encouraged this, often tells her daughter to hit me or other stupid things.
It just keeps getting worse and worse doesn't it 😥

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MaisyPops · 11/06/2018 19:26

Sorry for your miscarriage OP.

That said, you are 18 and he is 19. Already we've had a pregnancy and a miscarriage and drama linked to exes and bickering over what a 13 year old child has said.

His Mum was probably offering you guys space in her house because you're about to be teen parents who are already dealing with drama. I can't blame her for wanting more for her son than getting shackled up with someone and a baby when he's still a teen himself.

Nothing excuses her nastiness since then though.

BoxsetsAndPopcorn · 11/06/2018 19:44

You need to take a step back and move out. If you have work, you can afford to.

You need to live together as a couple alone and establish a relationship before even thinking of children. You sound very very young and have a lot of growing up to do first.

I'd be mortified if my DD was trying to have children at 18 with no own home, long term relationship etc. Most parents would.

Usernameunknown2 · 11/06/2018 21:35

Im sorry for your loss, miscarriage is a horrible thing and can leave you feeling so very vulnerable.

I think you need to ask yourself if you want to stay with this man, bearing in mind his family will always be in your life. Or do you, given you say they treat him badly, think he will go nc?

What does your bf say? His mums cunty behaviour with taggjng you in FD things is awful. I would firstly change your settings so no one can tag you and then unfollow her.

Usernameunknown2 · 11/06/2018 21:37

Xpost with your update. She tells her daughter to hit you? Major cunt. Where is bf in this? He sounds shit as well!

Cheeselover23 · 11/06/2018 23:41

He tries to talk to them about everything, but they instantly shut him down - they live in a very rural town that is too far away from anywhere to walk and wouldn't let him get a job as he'd have to rely on lifts, then as soon as he mentioned getting a moped himself it was a straight no before he'd even finished the sentence (my track record with moped accidents may not have helped the situation though). He's definitely happy to go no contact with them as soon as possible, and he's going to ask his aunt if he can stay with her for a while to have a breather from them, which will help with work as despite his parents best efforts he's got a job and his aunt lives a couple minutes away from it.
I realised I never told people about the preventing pregnancy thing though - Obviously as soon as I fell pregnant i wanted the baby but I had some sense talked into me on a previous thread as that then made me want to get pregnant again and I've got contraception sorted on my part and his so definitely no surprise babies

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MaisyPops · 12/06/2018 07:11

That all seems quite full of drama.

He doesn't sound particularly mature either. If he wants to buy a moped then he's 19 and can buy a moped (though i do undertsand their reservations if it's small rural roads). If he can't live at home to get to work otherwise he might need to move into a house share closer.

A 19 year old ready to go no contact with his parents because his girlfriend abd family don't get on & they are annoyed that his 13 year old sister is being a 13 year old stroppy teenager. It sounds like you're doing the pick me dance and happy that you've 'won' against his family.

I feel for your loss but this is all very intense and full of drama for a couple of teenagers.

Angrybird345 · 12/06/2018 08:03

You really need to walk away from the whole family, bf included. It’s going to be a nightmare in future and you’re young... move on.

ciderhouserules · 12/06/2018 08:56

OP - i hope your bf can find somewhere else to live (and it doesn't have to be 'family' - it can be a flat/houseshare, or friends etc) and you can have a proper bf/gf relationship. That is what you need at your age.

Sorry to bang on about your age, but my youngest child is 19, and he is travelling, working, having fun with his gf. They have TG no plans to 'settle down' and certainly no kids. Yet. There is a lot of life to live first. And as I said upthread, the chance to be young and carefree, with your own money going into your own pocket - never comes again.

ciderhouserules · 12/06/2018 09:00

And by a bf/gf relationship - I mean get out there, have fun. Go to gigs, parties, pubs, weekends away, travel. Once you are 'saving for a house' the money is gone, and you are just working for the mortgage. No more spontaneous pub lunch, no more weekend away on your mopeds, or in a hotel in the country/city, no more jumping on a plane for a short break on Wowcher...

And once kids come along, there's none of that until they've left home. Which in my PFBs case, is 26 years and counting...Shock

Battleax · 12/06/2018 09:10

You’re depressing me now cider Grin

BottleOfJameson · 12/06/2018 09:30
Flowers

It sounds really difficult for you at the moment. I would definitely take a step back from all of them. By all means carry on your relationship if it's going well but don't have much interaction with his family.

I would make sure you're getting help for your feelings of loss over your miscarriage and in the mean time be very careful not to get pregnant again. While people can bring up a very happy family at your age it's best done with excellent family support from both sides and with a stable living arrangement which you don't seem to have.

Perhaps try to focus on other aspects of your life. Do you have a career? Or thoughts about the type of career you'd like? Could you start saving for your own place to live? Or is there somewhere you've always wanted to travel to?

YorkieDorkie · 12/06/2018 09:35

OP you're only just an adult yourself - you literally have your whole life ahead of you.

Cut. And. Run.

This is a toxic family and they do not care about you. Realistically you will have his child and you will be isolated. He will not have be strength to stand by you.

ciderhouserules · 12/06/2018 14:17

BattleAx - I'm depressing myself...

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Battleax · 12/06/2018 14:49
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