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To not want to move in with partner

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SameOldMe · 10/07/2025 22:45

I have 3 children from a previous relationship, live in a council house and I work full time so I'm independent (with help from universal credit).
New partner wants me to move into his house and give up the council house.
The problem is that I would then lose my UC so he would be financially responsible for children that are not his.
i would have no security as I've given up my home, and would need to rely on him financially.
My house is small and don't have the space for him to move in.
Am I unreasonable to not move in and stay in relationship where we live separately? We holiday together and do a lot together.

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healthybychristmas · 12/07/2025 05:55

ShamrockShenanigans · 10/07/2025 22:59

And also, if your house is big enough for one adult and 3 kids, it's big enough for 2 adults and 3 kids.

What's the difference assuming your boyfriend won't be needing his own bedroom?

That's just ridiculous. An extra adult would make a hell of a difference in a small house.

Bananalanacake · 12/07/2025 10:19

He is a new partner, I always give relationships 5 to 6 years before I think about living together, you've got to know them well.

TheAmusedQuail · 12/07/2025 10:21

I would say that you have the right to take the risk for yourself. But it isn't just you. It's your childrens lives, security. Their home. It isn't really your choice to make. You can't risk their everything on a man they haven't picked and who isn't their dad.

tartyflette · 02/02/2026 12:08

SameOldMe · 10/07/2025 23:14

I do get this, I'm used to being independent and really wouldn't want to ask for money when I have my own. Plus I like my own company own space.

That's your answer, then. Clear as daylight.

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