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Relationship breakdown

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User10191818 · 27/07/2019 21:22

Posting here for traffic..

A month ago, my partner and I decided to have a trail separation (living in the same house but not together as a couple). Today we sat down and decided we won’t be getting back together.

I’m trying to be rational, as we have two DC (4&5) and two dogs to think about.

We privately rent, and I’ve only just gone back to work on bank hours. He pays for everything as I’ve been a SAHM for 5 years. Even my car (I chip in on fuel when I can)

I know I’ve been stupid to rely solely on him but there’s no going back now, so let’s not dwell on that.

I’m trying to work out logistics It’s an amicable break up, he’s not kicking me out and has said he will leave, but I could never afford the rent on my own. There’s no point him staying here either as it’s a four bed house.

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Aquamarine1029 · 27/07/2019 21:26

Could you continue to live together for several months to give both of you the time to make plans?

User10191818 · 27/07/2019 21:44

It wouldn’t work out, I can’t expect him to keep giving me money when we aren’t together and I don’t earn enough to afford a car (which I need for school runs) never mind anything else.

Child maintenance wouldn’t even cover my fuel for the month.

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