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AIBU?

Not allowed friends over

53 replies

Rainyday54321 · 28/03/2024 12:52

First time poster here..
So AIBU?

Husband doesnt allow me to have friends over. He says it's his house (we both pay mortgage!) and refuses to allow me to have anyone over. I have to see friends at their houses.
This is full on controlling isn't it? :-(

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Am I being unreasonable?

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Bubblegummies · 28/03/2024 12:53

Well yes but you know that?

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KreedKafer · 28/03/2024 12:53

It's abusive.

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Junothatsagoodidea · 28/03/2024 12:54

Yes. What is his reason?

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Dozycuntlaters · 28/03/2024 12:54

Yes it is full on controlling. What would happen if you ignored him and invited friends over?

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pointythings · 28/03/2024 12:54

Yes, full on controlling and worthy of divorce.

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Vroomfondleswaistcoat · 28/03/2024 12:55

What is his reply to 'well, it's my house too, why do you get the only say?'

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scrimblescramble · 28/03/2024 12:55

Bubblegummies · 28/03/2024 12:53

Well yes but you know that?

Well maybe the OP just wants some clarification.

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PurplePanda1 · 28/03/2024 12:55

Very controlling. Also saying it’s his house is another red flag.

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Screamingabdabz · 28/03/2024 12:57

I know you say you pay towards it, but I hope both names are on the mortgage op? ‘It’s my house’ rings alarm bells. If you split up he’ll take it all.

And you should split up. He is a prick.

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Wayk · 28/03/2024 12:57

Awful behaviour on your husband’s part. Stand up for yourself and he can out while your friends visit

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GrumpyPanda · 28/03/2024 12:59

Does he have friends over?

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Allfur · 28/03/2024 13:01

Just invite them, he wouldn't chuck them out would he?

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vodkaredbullgirl · 28/03/2024 13:01

Of course it is controlling, does he have friends over what about family?

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Mischance · 28/03/2024 13:08

Suggest you invite half a friend as the house is half yours ... see what he says to that.

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Teq · 28/03/2024 13:14

Are you prepared to leave him?

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BobbyBiscuits · 28/03/2024 13:17

How small is your house? Surely he can be in another room if he genuinely doesn't want to see them. Either he stops this crap or you should leave him. And who's house is it on the deeds?
Does he get to have friends round?

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lap90 · 28/03/2024 13:31

Weird behaviour.

Is he extremely introverted?

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Rainyday54321 · 28/03/2024 13:31

He doesn't mind family coming over. I'm just not allowed friends. If I suggest it he shouts at me. I'm scared if I have them over he will genuinely block the door and shout/be rude at them so I don't have them over.
He never has friends over.

He can be very obsessive over things. He swears/shouts at me and has thrown objects in anger.

I know all of this is unreasonable and not at all OK.. I just need to hear it so I know its not me!

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ThePoshUns · 28/03/2024 13:33

Definitely not you. I'd invite a friend over just to see him act like a prick in front of them and then tell him you're leaving him.

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MillieIou · 28/03/2024 13:33

Time to leave.

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TraitorsGate · 28/03/2024 13:35

It's abusive and controlling, it's probably safer to see friends at their houses, he's an embarrassing bully. Can you leave and manage on your own.

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pointythings · 28/03/2024 13:42

He swears, shouts and throws things at you - that's abuse. Call Women's Aid and get out.

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KreedKafer · 28/03/2024 13:51

Rainyday54321 · 28/03/2024 13:31

He doesn't mind family coming over. I'm just not allowed friends. If I suggest it he shouts at me. I'm scared if I have them over he will genuinely block the door and shout/be rude at them so I don't have them over.
He never has friends over.

He can be very obsessive over things. He swears/shouts at me and has thrown objects in anger.

I know all of this is unreasonable and not at all OK.. I just need to hear it so I know its not me!

This is serious domestic abuse.

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MermaidEyes · 28/03/2024 13:56

How on earth did you ever get to the married stage?! Unless you didn't live together before you got married surely you would have discovered this earlier and finished with him?

I've lost count of the number of these types of threads I've read on here today.

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Pocketfullofdogtreats · 28/03/2024 13:58

Nope, this isn't right, that he shouts, etc. He might not be very sociable but he should meet you half way - be prepared to go off and watch TV while you and your friends are in the kitchen, for example. He is BU. Do you have children? If not, I would get out of this relationship and find someone who will treat you with respect. If you do, it's a bit more complicated but still, it doesn't sound like a very nice life. Take control for yourself x

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