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DP bought us a house without telling me

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Sevensummers · 31/05/2024 14:49

I have been with DP for 10 years. He didn’t have a place at the time but he had a van which he was living out of. I was a single mother of 3 when I met him and lived in a Johnnie Johnson house (housing association). DP moved in with me pretty much instantly. I always wanted to own my own home but being single with 3 kids didn’t leave me much room money wise and never seemed possible.

It was something that we spoke about from time to time but after 10 years together I realised he was never going to commit to buying a house with me and just left it. Long story short, I found out he has bought a house. I was so angry because I thought he bought it for himself as a plan to get away from me and has just been using me for a place to live until he has somewhere of his own. I felt so hurt that we had spoken about buying a house and he has just got one for himself. I confronted him about it and he said it’s for us both to live in and he didn’t want to tell me because he wanted to save me the stress of looking for a house and putting in offers and getting outbid and being disappointed, and all of the stress that comes with the buying process.

I don’t believe him because it’s only his name on all of the documents. This would not be our house it would be his. He wants me to come but then I would just be living in his house. I would have to give up the housing that I have now which is a three bedroom in a nice area and move into his house. I am very very hurt and feel so betrayed that he has done this behind my back. The thing is, I can’t afford to live on my own anymore. My two youngest still live with me so I would Aldo be uprooting them from their home, to his. His income pays for a lot of bills so if I tell him I’m not moving in, I honestly don’t know how I’ll afford to live. But I don’t feel like I can give up all that I have to move in with him when he’s been so sneaky and dishonest. I am really feeling heartbroken

OP posts:
dyzzie · 05/06/2024 10:26

Sevensummers · 04/06/2024 17:34

Thanks so much for all of these comments. I am speechless by the support honestly. I’m sorry I haven’t responded, it’s been a rough few days. I have told him that I won’t be moving in with him and have asked him to leave. We’ve had a few long chats about this as he wasn’t willing to just accept me saying no. But I won’t be changing my mind. He’s gone today and I’m feeling very fragile and heartbroken, but I think I will be able to manage and it’s the right thing to do

Sorry just saw this update. Well done and you will feel better in time. If he is serious about the relationship in any form then perhaps you could make it work whilst living separately. Good luck

HelenHen · 05/06/2024 10:44

Sevensummers · 04/06/2024 17:34

Thanks so much for all of these comments. I am speechless by the support honestly. I’m sorry I haven’t responded, it’s been a rough few days. I have told him that I won’t be moving in with him and have asked him to leave. We’ve had a few long chats about this as he wasn’t willing to just accept me saying no. But I won’t be changing my mind. He’s gone today and I’m feeling very fragile and heartbroken, but I think I will be able to manage and it’s the right thing to do

I'm so sorry OP. What a shock all this must be for you. I can't believe he went and did that and expected you to be OK with it.

Dweetfidilove · 05/06/2024 10:47

It’s natural to feel fragile for some time as he has betrayed your trust so badly.

Take care of yourself. You are a strong, capable woman and this too shall pass 💐.

RadFs · 08/07/2024 23:38

Sevensummers · 04/06/2024 17:34

Thanks so much for all of these comments. I am speechless by the support honestly. I’m sorry I haven’t responded, it’s been a rough few days. I have told him that I won’t be moving in with him and have asked him to leave. We’ve had a few long chats about this as he wasn’t willing to just accept me saying no. But I won’t be changing my mind. He’s gone today and I’m feeling very fragile and heartbroken, but I think I will be able to manage and it’s the right thing to do

Hi @Sevensummers how are you doing? How are things now. Please update us on your situation. Hope it’s better than before

Despair1 · 09/07/2024 10:36

Hi OP, I can totally understand why you feel hurt and betrayed. I actually think your relationship is over; how can you be with someone who is so deceitful? Doing all that behind your back and then saying that it is your house too when you are not on the deeds. BS! Time to say goodbye; wishing you and your children a happy future.

Exactlab · 17/07/2024 14:05

Sevensummers · 04/06/2024 17:34

Thanks so much for all of these comments. I am speechless by the support honestly. I’m sorry I haven’t responded, it’s been a rough few days. I have told him that I won’t be moving in with him and have asked him to leave. We’ve had a few long chats about this as he wasn’t willing to just accept me saying no. But I won’t be changing my mind. He’s gone today and I’m feeling very fragile and heartbroken, but I think I will be able to manage and it’s the right thing to do

I’m so sorry.

I think you did the right thing. He deliberately excluded you. You had no security with him and it was like he has been using you.

Soosi · 17/07/2024 21:49

Well done. I’m sure you’ve done the right thing. Good luck.

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