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Hubby moved into spare room

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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!

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MinnieCoops · 12/03/2025 09:41

SerenaSemolena · 12/03/2025 09:37

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

This 100%

Chuchoter · 12/03/2025 09:42

He's already split up with you but hasn't actually formulated it in words!

Sassy061096 · 12/03/2025 11:38

Living with his dad.

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Sassy061096 · 12/03/2025 11:39

Thank you everyone, I'm not going mad then.

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RoachFish · 12/03/2025 12:51

It sounds like you have been putting this man's wants above your children for a long time and now that he no longer wants you, you want your kids to take priority again. I can't imagine how this has made your kids feel. I think you obviously need to live with your 18 year old child, not this man. Sounds like they have put up with him for far too long already.

Sassy061096 · 25/03/2025 21:55

Why does EVERYONE KEEP TELLING ME he's a narcissist but I just don't see it.

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DorothyStorm · 25/03/2025 21:58

Tourmalines · 12/03/2025 09:21

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

This. Who owns the house?!

qwertyasdfgzxcv · 25/03/2025 22:10

Let him do what he likes but don't divorce and sell up for him. It's your home and Presumedly your 18 year old likes being there and is settled. 18 isn't that old and having love and care will help prepare him for the next steps. Prioritise him. By all
Means be polite and amenable to DH but don't go out of your way. He's having a temper tantrum

FeatherChops · 25/03/2025 23:07

I’m really sorry but you should be ashamed of yourself for putting this man above your children’s needs. Who cares what he thinks? Who cares who thinks he’s a narcissist?

thats all just noise. It means nothing. What means something is for you to stop dithering and pandering to him and telling him to fuck off. And then trying to make this up to your kids

Sassy061096 · 25/03/2025 23:28

We both own the home

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Sassy061096 · 25/03/2025 23:30

DorothyStorm · 25/03/2025 21:58

This. Who owns the house?!

We both do

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Sassy061096 · 25/03/2025 23:33

FeatherChops · 25/03/2025 23:07

I’m really sorry but you should be ashamed of yourself for putting this man above your children’s needs. Who cares what he thinks? Who cares who thinks he’s a narcissist?

thats all just noise. It means nothing. What means something is for you to stop dithering and pandering to him and telling him to fuck off. And then trying to make this up to your kids

Wow, brutal but honest

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1Dandelion1 · 25/03/2025 23:42

Time to start getting advice and locating documents regarding property and financials, say nothing for the time being and continue as normal until your solicitor has all the information they need.

shejokes11 · 25/03/2025 23:55

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!

Usually another person has entered the equation. You may want to delve deeper into this and figure what has drifted him there and why he is all of a sudden so independent. Also is he preparing himself to live alone is another question? Maybe sit him down and communicate. You can tell via body language what is going on. If he’s not trying to communicate it is the above.

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