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To not let him over?

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UndertheCedartree · 13/01/2024 21:54

My DC's dad lives with his mum and she doesn't let the DC go over to the flat. He comes to see them at mine 3x per week. He always leaves rubbish, his mug out, cushions/throws in a mess/on the floor.

I came home from shopping for the day and he's done all this plus unplugged and moved my heated throw and now it's not working! And it's freezing! I have an under-active thyroid so really feel it. I can't say he definitely broke it but just would rather him not touch my stuff. He won't put the remote in the basket it goes but has his own spot for it.

I want to tell him not to come over anymore. But I'm aware this will cause WW3. He might not see the DC which will upset them. I'll also lose financially as he's probably stop giving me money and I'd not get much from CSA as he's unemployed. He has a serious mental illness which means he can't work. He doesn't really do much parenting but the DC love him and he loves them. What should I do?

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BobbyBiscuits · 15/01/2024 22:48

What a charmer. He sounds like a child himself.
Seems like a guy I knew, he would have his kids on weekends but he was broke, so would bring them round mine (without asking) on the premise that "I thought you'd like to see the kids', He just wanted me to feed and entertain them! For free.

UndertheCedartree · 17/01/2024 19:55

Miiaaoow · 15/01/2024 21:00

Well your situation certainly sounds healthier than than mine was. I'm glad that you have been able to move on and that your house is filled with love.

3x a week is a lot though. Perhaps cut it down to 2x and then 1 as your DC gets older. You mentioned that he could pick your DC up from school and then stay an hour, but could he not spend that hour elsewhere as it gets warmer? If he's there, but not spending time with the children, perhaps gently suggest that it's time to go home now. I know you mentioned m/h issues but you shouldn't put his feelings before yours in your own home (re the music and the mess etc). He almost sounds a third DC.

Best of luck whatever happens

Thank you so much and I will take your ideas on board. It's been so hard as he has been so unwell I always tried not to put any stress on him. He is better now but still unwell. It got to the point he felt like a 3rd DC and I really wasn't coping. It still took me some time to break up with him and it was definitely for the best. But I still care about him a lot but I know I have to care about myself too!

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