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AIBU?

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I think my 21 year old son prefers his girlfriends mum over me.

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DarkandStormy77 · 26/08/2023 18:29

He's been going out with his girlfriend for over 4 years. She's a lovely girl. Both her parents have good jobs, lovely house, cars etc. Can afford to go to fancy restaurants and also holidays few times a year. His dad and I are working class, live in an overcrowded damp council house and have never been able to afford to take our kids on holiday abroad. Anyway I'll cut to the chase. For Christmases & birthday's, he'll get me like a Yankee Candle, cheap plonk/chocolates or item from Next. For the gf mum he will get her clothes from the white company and stuff from the rituals in one gift or expensive wine etc. I know I probably sound jealous but it really hurts. I was in tears when I found out what he spends on her. It's not about the money though as I really do appreciate what he gives me as it's the thought that counted. It's just when I discovered he must vaule his relationship with gf mum more than the one that actual carried him for 9 months, spent 9 hours in labour and has scrimped and saved to give him the best of everything well it really cut deep. Sorry if I'm not wording this right, kinda in tears writing this but aibu?

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Wiccan · 27/08/2023 11:44

It always pisses me off that it's acceptable for our kids to tell us parents that we are doing something wrong or if we are upsetting them but it seems to be taboo to point out the same to them . Its always going to be difficult to have a good relationship when there is no level playing field.

Breakingpoint1961 · 27/08/2023 15:59

@AutumnSunlight I just read your post😔..then I got to the end..and breathed a sigh of relief🙏🏼

She saw the light, and you rode the storm..parenting can be incredibly testing at times..you and your DH sound delightful..and obviously that has rubbed off on your DD🥰

Breakingpoint1961 · 27/08/2023 16:00

@Wiccan hear hear!!

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