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My partner’s son’s girlfriend stays Fri-Sun every weekend - I’d like a weekend on our own

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ThatKindStork · 20/05/2025 16:09

Sorry, long first post!!
My partner’s son has a new girlfriend. Within 3 dates, he’d brought her home to stay the weekend and she’s been staying every weekend since then (4 weekends on the trot), Fri-Sun. He doesn’t even ask his dad if she can stay, he just brings her home.
This isn’t his first girlfriend, this is his fourth and he’s only just turned 18. The first GF used to stay for weeks on end which used to cause issues.
I’ve asked my partner to have a word with his son to say she can’t stay every weekend as I want us to have some time together, but also because my partner works every other weekend so we only get 2 weekends out of 4 to do anything.
My OH always gets defensive, says it’s his son’s home too (I live with him) and “do I want him to kick him out”, “where is he going to go”. (his girlfriend’s/his mum’s?) which is absolutely not what I’m asking. When I say it’s supposedly my home too, he just gets worse.
The OH basically lets his son rule the house and there are no boundaries. He also does ridiculous things for him like folding his washing up, yet leaves all our stuff for me to sort out.
The fact that we can hear them having sex after he told them to be discreet, shows the son has absolutely no respect for us.
Am I being unreasonable asking for weekends without them staying? I don’t think I am but my OH doesn’t get what the issue is. He even said to me when I told him I could hear them having sec above my head that “it wouldn’t bother me, I’d have just turned my music up”?!
I feel like I’m invisible in the household 😓

OP posts:
Braygirlnow · 26/05/2025 19:05

ThatKindStork · 26/05/2025 17:57

@Braygirlnow yes I totally agree but if I say anything, I’ve got the problem. I’ve just found out today that he didn’t even write my name in his son’s 18th birthday card!!! Kind of says it all even more now doesn’t it
All the lovely advice I’ve been given has helped me put my exit in motion. I deserve so much more than this.

Best of luck, take your time, make sure you're set up before telling him you're leaving. Iv had to do this myself with 3 young children in tow, so I know it's not easy, but if you know you know, he doesn't give you the love and respect he should then don't wast anymore time, good men are out there , I met my new husband at age 52 when I thought I'd never want to be with another man! And what man would want me?...but we are so happy 9 yrs together and every day I feel loved...Good luck OP, your worth more than he is willing to give...his lose.

ThatKindStork · 16/06/2025 10:59

DwarfBeans · 21/05/2025 22:48

Where does your son live OP?

@DwarfBeans sorry I thought I had replied to you. He lives with his dad, with us.

OP posts:
Pickingdates · 16/06/2025 14:02

How are things going OP?

ThatKindStork · 16/06/2025 18:32

Pickingdates · 16/06/2025 14:02

How are things going OP?

@Pickingdates I’m planning my move whilst seeming normal. Thank you for asking 💜

OP posts:
grumpygrape · 16/06/2025 18:58

ThatKindStork · 16/06/2025 18:32

@Pickingdates I’m planning my move whilst seeming normal. Thank you for asking 💜

Thanks for the update OP.

My very best wishes to you. Please do update if you feel able. You have a fan group rooting for you !

Pickingdates · 16/06/2025 18:59

Delighted to read this.
We are rooting for you.

momtoboys · 17/06/2025 21:38

So glad to hear this update! You are very strong. We're here to prop you up if needed.

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