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Change of expectations

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mstowngirl · 20/04/2019 17:38

So known and been with DP for 18 months, have discussed moving in and so on, not yet but in a year or so time, I have a house rented out, out of town/seafront, 15 minute drive, next to supermarket, nature reserve, saving rent to finalise the house, when I wish to move into it. So enough to do all I want to bring it up to my standard of living.

We agreed DP likes house, area, the fact it close to my mum, and 15 minute drive to airport, good transport locations, hour to London via train, in south east, no mortgage, just bills, agreed he would be willing to move here and see how it goes, and he would look into jobs in the area to get experience before heading to London big city (ATT/ACCA) and is 30 minutes drive back to his area, family. Has even discussed what he would like to do to house, in contributing to increasing value and kitchen, outside office for his family business and when he becomes self employed hopefully as accountant.

DP situation He owns farm with Sibling, and newly built house, and owns his own cottage, a lot of work is required and is very small, would need extension, and I wouldn’t be allowed any views or adding value to it, as it part of family business/farm. Was absolutely looking into what rent income he could received and how he would go about explaining and telling sibling his wishes. How he wouldn’t be happy if sibling didn’t let him keep full rental income, in my mind we discussed this and he was confident and wanted and expressed in many ways he happy to move in with me, I didn’t say forever.

DP has now changed tune saying he doesn’t wish to leave farm, and that if he gets money he will be extended the cottage and making the much need alterations, shocked isn’t the word! Pretty devastated, knowing my mental health he was expecting my health and friends and the fact it busy and stuff to do no isolation, I cant drive far, that he feels out of nowhere he can lump this on me, and where do we go from here, he knew from quite early on I wouldn’t enjoy living on the farm and would become unhealthy. I stayed there when he worked 13 hours shifts and yes I can rest, cook watch tv but internet rubbish, can walk but roads aren’t great and only people are his step mum, sibling and family.

AIBU to think DP can not just change his mind after intensive discussions of how we would work it, and he would do all these things, all this was after latest grandparent died , since going to a meeting with sibling to sort out grandparents probate, everything changed, got bad feeling, sibling has changed his mind???

OP posts:
Ellisandra · 20/04/2019 17:43

Of course he can change his mind!
You have all your reasons for wanting to live in your house, and he has his reasons for staying in his. I daresay they are all equally valid.

Tbh I don’t understand your post fully, it’s not very clear about the sibling and why the sibling wouldn’t get a share of the rent. Anyway, it’s a moot point if he doesn’t want to move.

Ultimately you may not be able to resolve it, and decide to live apart longer or split up.

You’ve only been together 18 months - just wait and see. Don’t make him responsible for your mental heath, that’s not fair.

EL8888 · 20/04/2019 17:46

Of course he can change his mind but he should have discussed this with you and the reasons behind it. He can’t assume you are ok with especially as you thought he was 100% behind the other plan

Ellisandra · 20/04/2019 17:47

It’s not his fault it’s “out of nowhere” if he has changed his mind, too. If it’s a change of mind you can’t just gradually build up to revealing it. He’s been honest.

bridgetreilly · 20/04/2019 17:54

OP, as you state in your header it is expectations which have changed, not concrete plans. Nothing had been signed or paid for, no changes to job, home or relationship had been made. So yes, it was definitely still at the stage where things could change.

The changes to his plans don't seem like they actually affect you. He's inheriting some money and plans to spend that on the property he owns. There's absolutely no reason why he shouldn't do that.

At the point when the two of you are deciding to live together and/or share finances, that's when you have to make joint decisions. Not now. Decisions he is making now may have an impact on that, but so are the decisions you are making now. Either way, you're both entitled to make your own choices about work, home and money right now.

Numptysod · 20/04/2019 17:58

I agree it too soon. Things will change constantly, that’s life, but does seem out of nowhere, after this meeting which was stressful with his sibling, that he now no longer wishes to leave farm.

junebirthdaygirl · 20/04/2019 18:07

Farms demand time and committment and it's a rare farmer who will stray far from theirs. Maybe he would stand to lose his share if he wasn't around to pull his weight.
In the end you are going to have to decide on your bottom line. Maybe you living in your house and him coming when released from farm duties.
But, as said , he is not responsible for your mental health and it's important you take full responsibility for that yourself.

mstowngirl · 20/04/2019 18:25

My DP, doesn't do farming, he only signs, does meetings, and discussions of what's required!

His sibling does 99% of farm.

So DP at present is security guard!
So really there not much responsibility on my DP.

OP posts:
Ellisandra · 20/04/2019 18:33

So why does he think the sibling would require some of the rental income?
How come your boyfriend owns a property on the land independently of his brother?
Your post isn’t very clear at all.

mstowngirl · 20/04/2019 22:26

They own whole farm 50/50
But sibling does have a bigger house.

I suppose sibling would want It put back into savings for other outgoings!

All property is 50/50
One is mortgages and tenanted!

OP posts:
Ellisandra · 21/04/2019 02:02

Then why did you say your boyfriend wouldn’t be happy if his brother wouldn’t let him keep full rental income? Your boyfriend would be royally taking the piss expecting to take 100% of the income off a property he 50% owns Confused

It sounds like your boyfriend has gone from pie in the sky day dreaming back to reality!

wyoudo · 21/04/2019 02:11

@Ellisandra sounds like there are two properties on the farm, and sibling lives in the larger one, despite owning 50:50

I agree that he can change his mind. Sounds like a huge change for him. I’m not sure what you should do, but you have to take his change of mind into account as his right unfortunately.

barryfromclareisfit · 21/04/2019 02:20

You do sound a bit controlling.

junebirthdaygirl · 21/04/2019 10:31

If his sibling does all the work he may be insisting DP does his share. I presume they don't split profits 50/50 as he contributes nothing worldwide. It's an awkward set up and not one DP can sort out too easily so l would cut him some slack for nuclear decisions. He will need to sort it at some stage but that's up to him.

Chloemol · 21/04/2019 12:57

Yes he can change his mind, but you don’t have to. I would just continue with your plans to live in your property as you wish and leave him to live in his. Then see what happens to the relationship

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