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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:
Futurept · 28/12/2025 21:05

Your 'D'H is awful, this man saved your son's life and he's being absolutely vile to him. The only way to support your son is to leave him, otherwise you're just enabling his evil behaviour. If you do that, be prepared to lose your son forever. Honestly, I see so much "wah wah wah, why doesn't my adult child talk to me anymore". It's stuff like this.

Mauro711 · 28/12/2025 21:06

ILoveLaLaLand · 28/12/2025 20:58

Take a taxi to your son's and let him know you love him and are happy he and his boyfriend have one another.

It sounds like your husband needs more time to come to terms with his son being gay. A lot of men do - we live in a very homophobic world despite what people say in public.

Do we? I have several friends with gay kids, none of them have expressed homophobic views, quite the opposite actually. I really think OP h is an anomaly in the Western world.

Aluna · 28/12/2025 21:07

You go back to see your son alone and confirm that you love and support him for who he is, you’re in awe of his courage in confronting his father, and if he never wants to see DH again, that’s ok. You will always be his DM and you will always love him.

What you do about your DH I don’t know. Personally I would choose DS over DH any day. I don’t know why you are with him.

Lemondessert · 28/12/2025 21:07

This is why ds didn’t come out as gay. I have a parent like your dh and I’m a lot older. It’s still awful. Please let your son know you choose him.

ScreamingBeans · 28/12/2025 21:12

Your DH is a savage, I'm on team son.

BuckChuckets · 28/12/2025 21:12

You leave your hateful, bigoted H is what you do.

SpinningaCompass · 28/12/2025 21:12

You're going to have to choose I suspect, OP: your son or your husband

I hope you choose your son.

ohfourfoxache · 28/12/2025 21:13

Your “D”H is a horrible, horrible bully

prioritise your DS above all else (including that utter cuntweasel you married)

I pray that you, as his mum, are able to salvage a relationship between the two of you

MusicCuresAll · 28/12/2025 21:13

This has made me feel sad for your son. He's obviously really been through the mill over the years and is now in a happy place of self-acceptance and mutual love with bf. What a shame this isn't being celebrated for him.

I would be sending dh home, to be dealt with later, and then messaging ds along the lines of 'I am so sorry that happened. I love you and am proud of you. I'm happy you have love in your life and would love to get back together to belatedly celebrate your birthday and spend some time with you both'. Say this could be now or at a later date when he's up to it.

Dh, I dunno what you can do about him but you need to stand with your son and bf. Good luck. Hopefully you can get past this with ds and look forward to getting to know better his lovely sounding bf.

EezyOozy · 28/12/2025 21:14

You are married to a racist, homophonic bully. Unless you want to lose your son completely I suggest you leave DH.

NemesisInferior · 28/12/2025 21:15

What you do is you explain to your dh exactly how much of a fucking cunt he is, and then you get a taxi to your son and try to rebuild your relationship with him.

If you side with your dh over this you will deservedly lose your son.

ILoveLaLaLand · 28/12/2025 21:15

Mauro711 · 28/12/2025 21:06

Do we? I have several friends with gay kids, none of them have expressed homophobic views, quite the opposite actually. I really think OP h is an anomaly in the Western world.

I think you may live in a nice bubble.
People say one thing to fit in in society but can believe the complete opposite in private.

When my son was in secondary school (not that long ago) the most common insult used by boys to insult / take down other boys at an all boys' school was "f*ggot".

This insult was used by most of the boys against most of the boys in the school, regardless of whether they were attracted to girls or boys.
The f-word is considered the biggest insult one teenage boy can throw at another. My son was called the f-word on many occasions despite having a girlfriend. That's a reflection of society and this was in a nice private school.

Sometimes it even happens that boys who call other boys the f-word do so to hide the fact that they are gay themselves.

HoppityBun · 28/12/2025 21:16

ds admitted that yes he's gay

In what sense is being gay something that you have to admit to? You admit to crimes and wrongdoing but not to your sexuality.

DS agreed or stated that he’s gay.

therewasafishinthepercolator · 28/12/2025 21:16

Be prepared that DS may want to go no contact with DH. He might have to protect his mental health. If he was to post here i would bet my house that the overwhelming majority would recommend NC! I know I would.

You will have to accept this. Make sure DS knows you understand his decision but you will do anything to maintain a relationship with him. Make sure he knows you are always there for him.

Don't attempt to referee for DH. It will make DS feel like you don't have his back. And DH doesn't deserve it.

I hope DS calms down (for want of a better word) and talks to you soon. He needs your support. Don't apologise or plead on DH'S behalf in texts. He'll understandably not want to reply to those.

Strawberry53 · 28/12/2025 21:17

Your DH’s behaviour is atrocious. Childish, homophobic, rude I could go on. You should strongly show your support for and side with your son, not sure how this could even be in question after what I’ve just read.

You cannot be passive in this you need to actively show your support for your child and you need to call your DH out on this behaviour, or you risk losing your relationship with your kid. If this was my DH there would be strong words had, but my DH would never behave like this, if I were you I’d really be questioning do I want to be with a man like this in all honesty.

littlebrownfox · 28/12/2025 21:18

Leave Your H where he is and go back to DS

Millytante · 28/12/2025 21:18

Arlanymor · 28/12/2025 19:57

You side with your son.

Of course!
And ensure that he and his boyfriend know you are very happy for them, despite DS’s father’s appalling behaviour.

littlebrownfox · 28/12/2025 21:18

NemesisInferior · 28/12/2025 21:15

What you do is you explain to your dh exactly how much of a fucking cunt he is, and then you get a taxi to your son and try to rebuild your relationship with him.

If you side with your dh over this you will deservedly lose your son.

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MovedlikeHarlowinMonteCarlo · 28/12/2025 21:19

God there's so many completely shit parents on here. It's depressing.

Namechangerage · 28/12/2025 21:21

I would NEVER have left to a hotel with that prick of a DH. Get yourself back over to your son and give him a big cuddle FFS!! I suspect that your DH is the cause of your son’s mental health issues and you should start divorce proceedings asap.

Sassylovesbooks · 28/12/2025 21:22

Your son and his Dad, by the sounds of it, have never had much of a relationship. Your son has kept a lot of his emotions hidden, for a very long time, and it's clearly taken a toll on him. It's not any wonder your son hasn't told you and your husband officially that he's gay. Your husband has probably reacted in exactly the way, your son knew he would. Your husband went to your son's home, quizzed his partner, made snide comments, and was openly racist and homophobic. It's not at all surprising your son's partner asked you both to leave, your husband behaved in a dreadful way. Did you ask your husband to stop? Did you say anything? What did you say to your son in your messages? If you didn't tell your husband to stop, or show any support to your son, then again it's not surprising he's not responding to you. You need to tell your husband that his behaviour is disgraceful, that he's racist, homophobic and you are ashamed of him. If you don't stand up against your husband, and show your son support, you will lose him. I couldn't stay with a man who showed utter contempt towards his own child.

Itwasallyellow2 · 28/12/2025 21:22

Support your son.

You have a nasty, spiteful and rude husband.

OlderGlaswegianLivingInDevon · 28/12/2025 21:23

What a nasty and ignorant husband.

Obiv you will be standing by your son.

Millytante · 28/12/2025 21:26

What a feckin misbegotten idea it was that you both should stay at their place at Christmas, given all you know about your husband, about your son’s sometimes fragile nature, and your own unconfirmed take on the nature of the relationship.

Did his father press for it as much as you, but with malice aforethought? Could he really have been oblivious to the actualité until he got there?
( I'm gobsmacked your son countenanced the visit, to be honest. All four involved must have had wildly diverging expectations of your stay, and combustion was very much on the cards.)

Caniweartheseones · 28/12/2025 21:27

Your son got ill (migraine) because of his father. Your DH makes him sick mentally and physically. Not accepting his own son means you have to take a stand if you want to support your DS. Well done for visiting them and for being open to his loving relationship. I hope you can find a way to spread love and reduce hate. Sorry you have such a responsibility now your husband has failed (so far).

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