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How to get son's girlfriend out of my house

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55goingon15 · 28/04/2024 14:57

I'm a single mother, long-time poster but changed names for this. My DS, in his early 20s has moved his girlfriend in with us. I didn't mind much at first but now I realise what a huge mistake it's been.

We had yet another row yesterday over their untidiness and general lack of care (e.g. forgetting to lock the front door after coming in late on Friday night) and she called me all sorts of horrible, unrepeatable names and I don't know what to do. They have been living here free of charge for several months and I have had enough of her selfish ways and her attitude. She also vapes/smokes weed and has got my son into it which I really don't like in my house.

I want her to go, but obviously I don't really want my son to go with her. They are both in minimum wage type jobs so don't earn a lot, but they don't even contribute by washing up after I have cooked a meal. What is the best way to approach this? Unfortunately she winds me up and it ends up in a shouting match, with my son supporting her and with me telling them to get out. They ignore me and are still in my house. What can do? Obviously I am not strong enough to physically throw them out and anyway I do worry about my son's state of mind as he has some history of violent outbursts.

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Lassiata · 28/04/2024 15:33

Two minimum wage jobs should be enough to get them something. Shared house room if nothing else. Plenty of couples do it.

End this situation OP because the only upside is helping your son and this isn't improving your relationship with him, in fact it sounds like it's trashing it.

Be safe. Do you have someone who could come round and help with getting their stuff out? I know police sounds extreme but so does your son's behaviour.

Remembermetoonewholivedthere · 28/04/2024 15:33

Op your son’s gf sounds vile but he is not exactly a nice person if he has violent outbursts and supports his gf insulting you! Are you sure you are safe in his company? Please reach out for help if not.

Where is his father in all of this?

Whowhatwherewhenwhy1 · 28/04/2024 15:36

Call 10 and ask them to attend as you evict them. They will not intervene unless needed. I had a lodger who would not leave. The police came and supported me in getting him to leave.

newyearsresolurion · 28/04/2024 15:36

This is really sad that you're being treated this way. Kick them both out if they refuse to go like others have said involve the police

Whowhatwherewhenwhy1 · 28/04/2024 15:36

Sorry 101

jeaux90 · 28/04/2024 15:37

JFC Op I'm a lone parent too and would not be putting up with it.

I would also get a friend or relative there with you when you tell them. It might help temper any response.

The fact that you are being bullied in your own home is horrifying.

LadyKenya · 28/04/2024 15:41

ThirtyThrillionThreeTrees · 28/04/2024 15:13

Any son who doesn't have a problem with his GF abusing his mother needs to get out too.

"I won't be abused and disrespected in my own home, so you both need to leave. Now."

This. I think it is appalling that he is allowing his girlfriend to disrespect you in such a manner. Something has gone wrong somewhere.

ScroogeMcDuckling · 28/04/2024 15:46

Personally, next she calls you horrible things, show her the door, if your son chooses to go fine.

Gymnopedie · 28/04/2024 15:56

I want her to go, but obviously I don't really want my son to go with her.

And that's what they're relying on. The gf isn't the only guilty party here, your son is absolutely complicit in what's happening. What's to say if she left he wouldn't just carry on with the same appalling behaviour - he's got used to the idea that you will be treated as a doormat.

It's time to take a deep breath and tell them they're both moving out. Give them a deadline and mean it. Put it in writing (a text on the phone is good because they can't delete it and claim it never happened) And if they don't go on that day yes, call the police if necessary.

CeffylCoch · 28/04/2024 16:14

Fuck giving her notice, tell her to get out of your house right now!

Houseinawood · 28/04/2024 16:16

WarshipRocinante · 28/04/2024 15:05

Change the locks when they are out and leave their stuff outside.

This £30 for a new lock. Just change the locks, install a ring doorbell and black sack their stuff up

Boomer55 · 28/04/2024 16:16

Give them notice and turf them out.

DrJoanAllenby · 28/04/2024 16:19

'and she called me all sorts of horrible, unrepeatable names and I don't know what to do.'

Throw the pair of them out.

Please take onboard that your son loves this piece of crap and is condoning her disgusting behaviour.

Kick them out, call the police if you have to. Change the locks and don't let them cross your threshold again.

Applescruffle · 28/04/2024 16:20

OP, you need to stop being a wet blanket, grow a backbone and kick them both out. Physically, if need be.

How DARE she and how dare he allow it?

I don't know who's done such a job on your self esteem but why are you putting up with this and why don't you want your son to leave? Look at what he allows her to do to you. Look at the partner he's chosen.

Maddy70 · 28/04/2024 16:22

Just say. This isnt working out you need to find somewhere else.

Give them a month to find somewhere

Padfootnprongs · 28/04/2024 16:22

Definitely give them enough notice to find a new place (3 weeks max) with a definite ‘last day’ agreed. If they’re still around on that day then it’s kick-out time (make it a working day, so there will be an opportunity to move their stuff out and change the locks while they are at work).

If you want to be extra generous you could book 2 nights for them in a local bnb / hotel so they won’t literally be on the streets that night and to give them a chance to charge up their devices & find somewhere to live (most likely a house share) quick sharp, but then it’s up to them. Tell them to have a look at spareroom.com

Rosestulips · 28/04/2024 16:22

WarshipRocinante · 28/04/2024 15:05

Change the locks when they are out and leave their stuff outside.

I would do this too

WibblyWobblyWeeble · 28/04/2024 16:23

Tell them both to go ffs.

Mybusyday · 28/04/2024 16:24

WarshipRocinante · 28/04/2024 15:05

Change the locks when they are out and leave their stuff outside.

I don't think it is as easy as this. Do you have DC? Could you honestly say that you would do this?

AnxiousRabbit · 28/04/2024 16:25

Do you have a friend, family member or colleague that could support you.
I think you need someone with you when you tell them to back you up and reiterate that their behaviour is out of order and she needs to leave.

As PP, if she refuses change the locks and pack up their stuff while they are out at work.
If by any chance they don't leave the house then call the police for support

BruFord · 28/04/2024 16:28

Mybusyday · 28/04/2024 16:24

I don't think it is as easy as this. Do you have DC? Could you honestly say that you would do this?

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@Mybusyday The gf is the person whom she really wants to get rid of though. Her son can stay if he wishes. It’s his choice.

AhNowTed · 28/04/2024 16:29

Sorry OP but the first time she called me a name in my own house, she would be out the door immediately.

Original poster
55goingon15 · 28/04/2024 16:31

@Mybusyday Thank you. It is not as black and white as people think when it comes to your own children.

My son has now apologised for both of their behaviour and promised to do better. He has said that they will contribute to the bills and have tidied up. I will see how long this lasts while I plan how to ask them to leave it it doesn't.

I will also check out the threads for child on parent violence. Thank you all so much for your support.

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PTSDBarbiegirl · 28/04/2024 16:31

Tell her it's time to go back home. End of. Your son can go with her or stay and contribute rent. He might be relieved she's leaving. Tell him first and say she has to leave that day.

IsawwhatIsaw · 28/04/2024 16:34

You are being bullied in your own home.
can you get a friend/ family member to support you to give them notice?
And given how they’re behaving, they need to leave asap. Any trouble, contact police

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