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To think I don't have a clue how to handle this

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AnnOnimousLee · 26/12/2025 22:54

So a girlfriend (45yo) stays over at my 3 bed house at my invitation for Xmas to NYE following some recent hard times. My own DS (24) recently split from his GF, about whom I was not mad. He has his own place and a motorhome type contraption which he intended to stay in while he sorts himself out. I was worried it would be hard for friend if DS stayed in the house due to anxiety issues. In any case he is very independent and doesnt want to stay here, even for one night. I tried to organise some activities to make the post mealtimes less awkward. Board games, quizzes etc.All went ok.but I am shattered now and worried I won't sleep.

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AnnOnimousLee · 27/12/2025 13:35

Owly11 · 27/12/2025 08:19

Why do you talk in riddles all the time? It makes it difficult to follow your thoughts or feelings. If my friend and son were flirting with each other all through a christmas i was hosting i would find that super cringy and annoying and feel like a third wheel in my own home. Why on earth did you invite your friend for such a long time? If my friend slept with my son they wouldn't be my friend any more. If your friend is crossing the line then she needs a boundary. But it is impossible to tell from your posts whether it is harmless banter or something more serious. Can you give some examples so we can judge better?

Can you give is some more.exames so we can judge better
From what Ive read this could be the motto of some posters here...

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Millytante · 27/12/2025 13:42

AnnOnimousLee · 27/12/2025 13:35

Can you give is some more.exames so we can judge better
From what Ive read this could be the motto of some posters here...

Well, I thought your next dripfeed-ish update might admit that you’d invited the friend to stay expressly to entice your shy son!
What a very weird scene you have encouraged (some of) us to picture!

PhantomAfternoonTea · 27/12/2025 13:46

Truetoself · 27/12/2025 01:02

I don’t think most mums would think fondly of their 24 year old sons hooking up with their 45 year old friends. Ewww!

I know! I'm 45 and even the thought of shagging a 24 year old makes me feel a bit funny. And not in a good way!

AnnOnimousLee · 27/12/2025 13:59

Ok so firstly I am neurodivergent, do not always pick up on things. I didnt understand why the thing about not knocking on the caravan. Its a motorhome, not sure what difference that makes. He slept there in the end as the thermostat in the house means its too hot here.
He is out all day doing various physical tasks and activities with friends. She has been helping me round the house and some tv too. I think the poster who said about mutual validation was probably mostly right.

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