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Hubby moved into spare room

39 replies

Sassy061096 · 12/03/2025 08:52

Hi all do you think I'm being unreasonable, my hubby of 11 years suddenly decided 4 months ago to move into our spare room. Lock, stock and barrel, all clothes full shebang. Hexsays he gets a better night sleep. On top of that he's started doing his own washing, cooking for himself. All children up and gone but the youngest my son, his step son 18 (Adhd, Autistic) decided he wanted to come home. My hubby has decided he would rather us split up than have him home. Many years ago my eldest stayed with us with his son (single dad) for a couple of months and eventually we were selling our home and he told my son their was no room for him and he should go sofa surf with his son. The mam guilt you can imagine, but he was older with good income to afford his own place, but now not "allowing" my youngest to come home us breaking my heart. AIbu? Do you think it's time to call it a day. I'm very lonely in a marriage that is based on his priorities. Of which I am not one!

OP posts:
DarkMagicStars · 12/03/2025 08:54

He’s already called it a day I think.

Sassy061096 · 12/03/2025 08:55

DarkMagicStars · 12/03/2025 08:54

He’s already called it a day I think.

That's what I'm beginning to 🤔

OP posts:
DarkMagicStars · 12/03/2025 08:58

The way he is with your sons disgusts me. You should have dumped him years ago and put your kids first.

It seems to me he’s used you and now the kids are all grown up he no longer needs you around. There’s probably another woman too if he’s gone so cold and independent.

Jellycatspyjamas · 12/03/2025 08:58

He’s already made that decision, I also couldn’t be with someone who wouldn’t allow my teenage child to live at home. Your son is very young to be living away from home especially given his autism and ADHD, I’d pick my child over a partner every time.

Codlingmoths · 12/03/2025 08:58

Your ex is still hanging about at your house and not letting your son move in. You need to say I hear what you’re saying. We are done, I need you to move out.

you need a thread instead of get him out and work out finances if you need help there! Hes already left you, and if he hadn’t he’s an asshole and you need to get rid, which you should have done the first time he told your son to move out. Now, Make it right.

Mrsttcno1 · 12/03/2025 08:59

Agree with others that it sounds like you already are separated to be honest

Mrsttcno1 · 12/03/2025 09:00

Codlingmoths · 12/03/2025 08:58

Your ex is still hanging about at your house and not letting your son move in. You need to say I hear what you’re saying. We are done, I need you to move out.

you need a thread instead of get him out and work out finances if you need help there! Hes already left you, and if he hadn’t he’s an asshole and you need to get rid, which you should have done the first time he told your son to move out. Now, Make it right.

It reads as if it’s not just OP’s house, it’s THEIR house, which means he doesn’t have to move out and OP cannot force him to.

Loopytiles · 12/03/2025 09:02

Yes, instigate divorce.

Middleagedstriker · 12/03/2025 09:03

I would have walked out if he treated my son like that.

pinkdelight · 12/03/2025 09:03

It's also her son's house - he's only 18 and of course he should be able to come home and stay. The 'hubby' is saying he'd split up so that's the best way to get him to leave. He's all but separated anyway. See a solicitor and start the ball rolling. Have your DS close for company. You'll feel much less lonely out of this marriage.

scoobysnaxx · 12/03/2025 09:03

Yup get the divorce going OP, he's already checked out. And good riddance frankly. He clearly doesn't want your son there and I'd be picking my son over him any day!

CutiePieMiMo90 · 12/03/2025 09:04

He's using the potential for your son to move in as his line to split, it's an easy excuse. He's already checked out of any relationship, start discussing divorce

marmaladeandpeanutbutter · 12/03/2025 09:05

So made him the boss?

FortyElephants · 12/03/2025 09:08

The marriage is over bar the division of assets. Work out how to get yourself a home for you and your son without him in it.

MissUltraViolet · 12/03/2025 09:12

Your relationship is already over but you don’t ever let a man stop you letting your child come home!

What is the situation regarding the house?

Move your son back in and move your husband out.

ClairDeLaLune · 12/03/2025 09:15

Prioritise your son.

Swiftie1878 · 12/03/2025 09:16

Get your son back home, and ask your ex (you ARE already separated) when he plans to move out.

scoobysnaxx · 12/03/2025 09:20

What's the situation with your house and finances? Married? Own account and savings? Mortgage?

Tourmalines · 12/03/2025 09:21

Your husband has already mentally and physically moved on . There is no future for you with him .

Longingforspringtime · 12/03/2025 09:22

When my ex did this it was so he could tell the OW that he was a lodger in my house.

ExtraOnions · 12/03/2025 09:23

Where has your ND 18 year old been until this point ?

FrenchandSaunders · 12/03/2025 09:23

Your DH sounds awful.

Where has your son been living up to now?

GoldDuster · 12/03/2025 09:28

It's over. Prioritise keeping a roof over your and your DS18 head, and let your husband keep going, he's already on his way out. It's over, don't let him call the shots, you're looking out for yourself and DS now, not wondering what he's doing.

MissyB1 · 12/03/2025 09:31

Yep the marriage is over- probably a good thing as he sounds like a prick.

See a solicitor ASAP, and tell your son that yes he can come home.

SerenaSemolena · 12/03/2025 09:37

Your 18yo with addtnl needs should be your priority here.