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Reallyti · 28/12/2025 19:55

I write a long post but I lost it so will be brief.

DS is 23 and an only child. He and DS dont have the best relationship. As a teen he really struggled mentally. It took a hit when at 17 he started uni, he attempted suicide and thankfully his friend was there, he then dropped out which DH wasn't happy about. He always made little comments over the years and does about other things too.

Fast forward to last summer, he moved a few hours away and got a flat with the friend from above after visiting him a few times a month. I always suspected this was more than a friend but I obviously never said anything. He's never came out as gay either or anything like that.

Last year, DS came home for Christmas on his own but this year he let us know he was going to stay in with his friend and spend it just the 2 of them. This confirmed it more that they're more than friends again I have non-issue except DH did as the friend comes from a Muslim family though I don't know how much he's practicing. But DH made ridiculous comments about how the friend was stopping DS from celebrating Christmas etc.

Myself and DH travelled yesterday to stay with them as planned for DS’s birthday today. It our first time visiting their place as usually ds comes to us. They have a 2 bed flat and dh was already making things weird by asking ds where he was going to sleep if we had the other room. And by laughing at a gift that the friend had bought him branding it childish, it was a soft toy which the friend said reminded him of DS and it was the only gift ds showed us so he was clearly happy with it

Later that evening ds had a migraine and vomited a few times and went to bed leaving the friend with us, dh already had said that DS was being “dramatic” and was just hungover but he then was quizzing the friend on how fine his parents are if he's gay and other invasive questions. He was clearly uncomfortable and tried to avoid most of them, and made an excuse that he was going to check if ds needed anything which dh also mocked by saying he's a grown man he can get things himself.

Fast forward to today, DS’s birthday but he still wasn't feeling well so his friend went to the shops, while he was gone DS told us/dh to stop asking questions that is none of his business (about the family etc). Which caused an argument and ds admitted that yes he's gay and they're in a relationship but he didn't see why he had to tell us as it's not a big deal, DH then basically told him he didn't approve of him and said he wouldn't care if it was anyone else but “him”, DS then said they've been in a relationship the whole time so his opinions weren't important and said the bf is the only one who's properly been there for him and he was so unhappy and hated himself for being gay but now he's finally happy with his bf (we knew none of this).

By this point ds was crying and his bf got back, he asked ds what the matter was and ds said him meaning dh. The bf then told us it's best if we go so we did and now we're in a hotel. I'm furious with dh, he's furious with the bf and says he's turning ds against us because ds would never have spoken to him like that before and said he doesn't approve the bf because he's “weird”

Ds is also ignoring my messages. I dont know how to go from here.

OP posts:
BoarBrush · 28/12/2025 20:12

Did you just sit there while your husband went on and on and on?

Bikergran · 28/12/2025 20:12

DH is being an utterly vile racist, homophobic twat. Apologise to your DS and his partner for his revolting behaviour and (assuming you're welcome) visit on your own next time.

lovemetomybones · 28/12/2025 20:13

You have a serious husband problem here. He seems to be every ism going and if he doesn’t change his attitude and begin to treat DS and his partner with respect then he’s not going to have them in his life. Your son has bravely invited you over to share his life with you. I say this is brave because he felt he couldn’t open up to either of you in his darkest moments. You both have a lot of soul searching to do and your husband needs to prevent his prejudice for different races and sexuality from impacting your relationship with your son as well as his own. I really do think you need to support your son not your husband here, go back on your own and try to undo the huge damage your husband caused

ForCraftyWriter · 28/12/2025 20:13

Is this today?
You tell dh you need some fresh air and you get a taxi to your son’s place and hug them and reassure him that you are there for him.
Don’t bother apologising for your dh there’s no point and no need, he needs you. And now you know why he kept it secret all this time.

Boudy · 28/12/2025 20:14

You might have a lot of work to do op. You have said your husband has 'made comments' to ds over the years. What did you do during those times over the years?

TheHillIsMine · 28/12/2025 20:14

How do you not know what to do here?

MrsDoubtingMyself · 28/12/2025 20:15

You don't know what to do next?

Dear lord!

You make sure that your son is protected and feels safe, that he has everything he needs for his health and that he knows you love him very very much

You then divorce the cunt you are married to

Greenfingers37 · 28/12/2025 20:17

Need you even ask?

Theslummymummy · 28/12/2025 20:18

Bf is amazing
Dh is a pos

FuzzyWolf · 28/12/2025 20:19

Your poor son.

Joeydoesntsharefood25 · 28/12/2025 20:19

Sounds like your husband is a homophobic racist twat.

awrbc81 · 28/12/2025 20:19

Support your son obviously! I’d ask DH to go home and see if you can stay another night either in the hotel or back with DS and his boyfriend if they’ll have you

Starlight7080 · 28/12/2025 20:20

Your poor son. I bet the stress of having you both stay made him sick.
He must have known the reactions he would get. And the obvious lack of support from you.
You cant have been close when he was younger .
You need to make a firm stand now and tell your dh how unbelievable wrong he was on so many levels.

And support your child.

PeachyKoala · 28/12/2025 20:21

Your husband sounds like a nasty bully. You obviously side with your son and protect him from his father's continued bullying.

Kimura · 28/12/2025 20:22

Why are you married to a thick bigot?

BeeHive909 · 28/12/2025 20:23

You side with your son because your husband is homophobic and racist.

Tapsthemic · 28/12/2025 20:23

Sweetnessandbite · 28/12/2025 20:08

OP, please go round to your son and his bf's tonight. Buy some stuff for migraines and sickness etc maybe some other treats and something you knkw the bf likes. Apologise to both of them and make it clear you do not agree with your H's actions, comments or views. Thank you sons bf for being there for his when his Dad clearly hasn't been. Hug them both and make it clear that you are with them and happy for them and will be speaking to your H.

This!

OP, please be conscious of the fact your DH’s comments over the years, your DS’ poor mental health and his suicide attempt are not unconnected. Now is not the time to be a passive bystander - it’s an opportunity to bond with him and get to know the man he is now - and also you get to be there for your son xx

Ponderingwindow · 28/12/2025 20:25

You first ask yourself if your son’s boyfriend is abusive or bad in any real way? If the answer is no, then you tell your husband he needs a massive shift in attitude.

start by visiting your son and his boyfriend without your husband. Do it soon. Possibly even today if you can. Take them out for a meal and tell them you only want them to be happy. You will be visiting without your husband in the short term if that is ok with them.

tomorrow you have to start thinking about what this means for your marriage. If your husband can’t come around, it may be ending.

Namechangeforthis88 · 28/12/2025 20:25

Your son's BF is far and away a better man than your DH will ever be.

You have allowed your DH to bully your son for years.

It's no surprise your son doesn't want to spend Christmas with his parents.

Hopefully there is still time to make amends before your son decides to cut contact altogether.

Nanny0gg · 28/12/2025 20:25

Arlanymor · 28/12/2025 19:57

You side with your son.

As always, first response

Your husband is awful

Tapsthemic · 28/12/2025 20:26

Also bigots don’t tend to be the most supportive life partners, so OP please be kind to yourself. Maybe take a moment to think about how DH’s behaviour impacts you too xx

CorvusPurpureus · 28/12/2025 20:26

Message your son. Tell him you love him, his boyfriend seems great, & you are sorry his father is being such an absolute dick. Say you quite understand the bf chucking you out, but you would like to take them out for a meal once the dust has settled. Say - again - that you're really pleased he's with such a nice chap & that they're so happy.

Then tell your H that he's a fucking idiot. A complete & utter clown shoes. & that you will be arranging to see your son & his partner on your own. If H wants to build bridges, he needs to contact his son, himself.

Aimtodobetter · 28/12/2025 20:27

You side with your son - make it clear to your DH his behaviour was atrocious, apologise deeply to DS and his partner for the hurtful comments even though you didn't make them given you sound like you didn't step in nearly enough as he was making them. Then make it clear to DS you understand he is probably furious at DH and whilst you would like to help them build bridges when he is ready, in the meantime your priority is maintaining your relationship with him (your DS) and you love him.

Mrsclausemunchingonamincepie · 28/12/2025 20:28

Your ds is over court intervention age. So thankfully he won't ever have to see his twatty df again if he doesn't want to..
You leave your dh.
My exh was very anti gay. He died not really knowing our gay ds...

LightYearsAgo · 28/12/2025 20:28

Bikergran · 28/12/2025 20:12

DH is being an utterly vile racist, homophobic twat. Apologise to your DS and his partner for his revolting behaviour and (assuming you're welcome) visit on your own next time.

Why should she apologize for the behaviour of a grown man, stuff that. As everyone else has said leave the horrible husband to it and stick up for your son's