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To think my parents should help me out with this?

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Nicecuppaplease · 08/03/2023 13:54

I am currently going through a separation, I don’t want it personally so am devastated and heartbroken about it all and not in a good place.

We have a toddler together. Both mine and his parents live close to us now, both reasonably close to our parents and both sets absolutely dote on DC. DP is going to stay with his parents until our home sells and I am going to stay in our home with DC until then.

I approached my own parents about the possibility of moving in with them with DC for a (hopefully) short amount of time once our home sells if I have not found anywhere else to buy by that time, they are aware that I would be happy to financially contribute in any way they see fit and would not be expecting free child care or help with DC etc.

The reason I asked is to hopefully minimise the amount of upheaval for DC and to not waste fortunes on rent that I will have nothing to show for.
My parents are dead against it, say their home is too small (they live in a modestly sized 3 bed, not big but not small) and have bizarrely stated that I refused to follow their rules re nor bringing down my plates from bedroom when I last lived there (as a very young adult over 15 years ago)

I am very respectful of homes of others, would have no issue following the house rules of anyone I stay with or visit, and work full time so wouldn’t be there hanging round all the time.
AIBU to think that most parents of adult children would help them out in this scenario? Especially when they are aware that it is transpiring to be the most difficult thing I’ve ever had to go through and I’m feeling extremely low about it all. I feel incredibly hurt and sad that my parents have this stance and I don’t quite know how to move forward as I feel so upset with them.

OP posts:
Messyhair321 · 11/03/2023 21:35

Yanbu sorry op that's rough.
Dropping expectations of people who are in the position to help (especially if you're a giver) is hard, & if it helps it's a lesson I'm still learning. Hope it going ok, could you move after you sell straight away with a new mortgage?

neilyoungismyhero · 03/08/2023 00:09

To be honest I wouldn't be overjoyed about the prospect but I would be inclined to suck it up to help and support my children for a few months.

mrlistersgelfbride · 03/08/2023 08:11

Sorry you're going through this.
It must hurt.
I have no doubt unfortunately that my parents would be exactly the same. ...judging from this thread we are probably in the minority.
My father is very hard to live with, very uptight and can't be doing with anyone disturbing his peace and quiet. I left at 18 and moved back for a brief spell at 23....it was awful. Never again.
It's one of the reasons tbh that I've not been able to leave my partner. My mum actually messaged me recently that they'd rather I slept in my car than in their house again ☹️

Anyway I digress. What is the rental market like near you? Hope you find alternative arrangements.

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