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My 16yo DS and his girlfriend (Part 3)

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workworkworkugh · 14/05/2021 22:24

Link to part 2:

My 16yo DS and his girlfriend (Part 2) http://www.mumsnet.com/Talk/amiibeingunreasonable/4223467-my-16yo-ds-and-his-girlfriend-part-2

Someone recommended I start another thread. I was a bit hesitant to do so I will admit.
I truly thought this would have been over in January, but here we are Confused

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Justilou1 · 19/05/2021 23:07

@workworkworkugh - I told you the dad was soggy but that’s utterly stupid, isn’t it? What a bloody moron!

NeilBuchananisBanksy · 21/05/2021 22:57

Hope you can see your DS at the game again this weekend op.

BlackAlys · 23/05/2021 00:49

How's things OP?

workworkworkugh · 23/05/2021 01:38

We're seeing him later today so might have an update then.
Things haven't been great this week and even though he insists livi with her is not permanent, he seems unable to make a decision when he's coming home (probably scared of her reaction)

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PinkSatinMoon · 23/05/2021 03:23

@workworkworkugh

We're seeing him later today so might have an update then. Things haven't been great this week and even though he insists livi with her is not permanent, he seems unable to make a decision when he's coming home (probably scared of her reaction)

OP Im desperately hoping your Som comes home and appreciates how supportive and understanding you are being, despite the accusations the vile lies and blame, placed upon you and the truly impossible position this has placed both you and your husband in.

You deserve happiness calm and peace in your home ... I hope you achieve this soon. 🌸

Jaichangecentfoisdenom · 23/05/2021 05:40

@workworkworkugh

We're seeing him later today so might have an update then. Things haven't been great this week and even though he insists livi with her is not permanent, he seems unable to make a decision when he's coming home (probably scared of her reaction)
I hope you can manage to do what you did at his game last week-end, though I'm sure it will be tough. Keeping calm and being there for him will work eventually, no discussions or recriminations will win the day if you're patient, I hope! Good luck!
Justilou1 · 23/05/2021 07:48

Hope today went well and you managed to keep it light. (I probably would have lost my shit, by I’m very impatient when stressed!) Big hugs!

Twoforthree · 23/05/2021 09:22

Just by you guys acting normally, calmly and sanely, in amongst her batshitness, will pull him towards you more than if you give him understandable grief when you meet. He’ll eventually realise that you guys are the better bet.

Tistheseason17 · 23/05/2021 10:55

I hope the meeting goes well today Flowers

vivariumvivariumsvivaria · 23/05/2021 11:47

Hope seeing him is lovely and that he comes home.

NettleTea · 23/05/2021 12:05

sometimes it doesnt take too much to see that the grass isnt greener. I am hoping that being with her 24/7 has been overwhelming and overpowering for him. I imagine that that kind of relationship could be stifling. I think it may blow its way out, especially the longer her stays and the more his usual freedom is removed from him. Plus he will start to see the other bad side of her - the mundane day to day irritants that come out from being with someone all the time

Justilou1 · 23/05/2021 12:40

Hopefully she will get bored without having the competition..,

Dasher789 · 24/05/2021 00:03

Echoing everything in @pinksatinmoon post

Hope the meeting goes well Flowers

GinaJaffacake · 24/05/2021 08:38

Hopefully, your calm, loving detachment will make him realise what he’s missing.

workworkworkugh · 24/05/2021 10:14

Thanks for the well wishes.
I can't say we've stuck to the calm, loving attachment though unfortunately.
We haven't argued or got mad or anything and we've had some fun and nice conversations but we also have asked if he's coming home.

He's still using us to take him for driving lessons or to footy etc, it's frustrating that he hates us enough to not respond to messages or phone calls but we're good enough when he wants something.

Last night he repeated that it's not permanent but he doesn't know when he'll be home. He said he'd go back to her house and "see what happens", whatever that means.
They've moved to the Mums this week, so that usually means it's nightmare week.

We've also told him we love him and miss him and want him home (in past conversations) and tonight he told us that's not true and we don't mean it. Pretty sure that's her getting in his ear.

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CecilyP · 24/05/2021 10:24

He's still using us to take him for driving lessons or to footy etc, it's frustrating that he hates us enough to not respond to messages or phone calls but we're good enough when he wants something.

Don’t be too resentful about that. I know you feel used but It is the one important way of keeping the lines of communication open and ensuring you have regular contact.

We've also told him we love him and miss him and want him home (in past conversations) and tonight he told us that's not true and we don't mean it. Pretty sure that's her getting in his ear.

That must be really upsetting and of course it’s her getting in his ear. All you can really do is say of course you mean it while trying your best to hide your upset.

Jaichangecentfoisdenom · 24/05/2021 10:25

We've also told him we love him and miss him and want him home (in past conversations) and tonight he told us that's not true and we don't mean it.

Oh, my gosh, how frustrating that must be! I wouldn't know how to react to that at this point, except to challenge him to come home, but I doubt that would be well-received.

I'm so sorry you're going through this and so sorry I have nothing to offer to help.

itwa · 24/05/2021 10:28

Well done on getting this far and managing the situation well.
How are the school involved in this situation? Are they aware and how are they 'handling' it? My dc school would very much want to be informed, even if it was just to keep an eye on the pupils.

Zandathepanda · 24/05/2021 11:24

Tell him ‘actions speak louder than words’ and that hopefully deep down he must know you love him because you keep coming back for more ‘you don’t love me’s’. Would that be the actions of someone who didn’t love you?

I expect you already have though. I have read the threads and wish you all the best. Your poor confused boy. Just keep doing what you’re doing, repeating you love him and would love him home.

Justilou1 · 24/05/2021 11:58

I am sorry but I am now thinking that you need to stop paying for the “extras”. That now constitutes bribery and he’s totally using everything he’s learned from the girlfriend to manipulate you. STOP! Just be adults for him. You are now being as ridiculous as her pushover parents.

JonahofArk · 24/05/2021 12:17

I've been reading this from the beginning and I'm going to go against the grain here a little bit. OP-why are you letting your child dictate to you in this way?

I completely understand doing so at first because of the situation but it seems to me that you all tied yourselves up in knots trying to rescue him and have made it abundantly clear to him how much you care and that you want him back and he is using your emotions against you.

I am sorry if this is controversial but I wouldn't buy into his victim narrative-and I would say exactly the same if this was your daughter instead of your son. His GF basically threatened to kill you and he is still choosing to be with her and you are facilitating this with your behaviour.

In your shoes I would let him know that you love him and he always has a home with you (as you keep doing, which is great), but I absolutely would not be driving him around anywhere and letting him call the shots like this. I would let him know that I will be happy to keep driving him to and from his activities, but only from and to his HOME-i.e., he needs to make his way to your house and he will be dropped back to your house. You are not a taxi. I would not send him any additional money to support him living away from home, and I would carry on with life as normal.

You have another children don't you? Don't let this impact your entire family like this. Have your days out, holidays, celebrations etc. as normal. Always invite him but don't let him dictate the narrative or affect things on the day.

If you are not careful, this will drive a wedge between the other members of the family too-why should the rest of you live in a horrible, stressful atmosphere whilst he gets exactly what he wants?

Dithercats · 24/05/2021 14:38

I agree with PP.
The gravy train ends now. He comes home and resumes family life, or stands on his own 2 feet. His choice.

FunMcCool · 24/05/2021 14:46

I agree with @JonahofArk

WellLarDeDar · 24/05/2021 15:02

@jonahofark is right. I feel bad for your other kids having to put up with this.

DPotter · 24/05/2021 17:08

I agree with Jonah as well. Sorry I know you're in the thick of it and I don't want you to feel bullied. But offering lifts to an from home is part of the stepping back. And yes - actions to speak louder than words

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