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AIBU?

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AIBU to share a hotel room with my adult children?

108 replies

parasolnotumbrella · 02/05/2026 17:02

I have been divorced for over 20 years and have had no interest in finding another partner. I occasionally go on holiday with my adult children, DD27 and DS25. We sometimes stay in Airbnbs and sometimes in hotels. AIBU to share a hotel room with them? We each have separate single beds and each get changed and washed in the bathroom with the door closed. I can afford to pay to take them away (I like 5* hotels which my DC couldn’t afford to pay for themselves) but I couldn’t afford to pay for multiple rooms. Everyone is happy with the arrangement. AIBU?

OP posts:
WimbyAce · 04/05/2026 22:58

Me and my parents used to have trips to London and I always shared with them. I had the pull out sofa bed. Why spend more on multiple rooms if you don't have to?

MermaidMummy06 · 04/05/2026 23:20

I think it's entirely reasonable if you share a room and everyone is happy. I have shared with my parents previously when we travelled to a family engagement party. Meant I wasn't copping the cost of a room I couldn't afford & we only slept & showered there.

I also think it'll become more common as prices are now prohibitive. I'm also now agreeing to stay with people rather than hotels if travelling for a reason/visit (if invited). Previously hell would freeze over before I'd do that. I like my space.

MumsTheWordYouKnow · 05/05/2026 06:18

Gwenhwyfar · 04/05/2026 19:52

Why use the comparison of a friend then?

Not sure what needs explaining there 🤣

MumsTheWordYouKnow · 05/05/2026 06:27

Shecameshesawandsheconquered · 04/05/2026 20:45

To take a large dump

🤣

moderate · 05/05/2026 13:10

MsPavlichenko · 04/05/2026 22:14

I would hate it. I don’t understand why folk share post puberty. I would rather go somewhere cheap, or not go at all. So I do find it unreasonable.

But if you’re all ok, go ahead.

What does puberty have to do with it? The mind boggles.

MsPavlichenko · 05/05/2026 15:07

moderate · 05/05/2026 13:10

What does puberty have to do with it? The mind boggles.

No need for boggling. In my experience, that’s when people start to want more privacy.

As I said in my post, it’s my preference. If it suits others to share that’s up to them.

Doctor1988 · 05/05/2026 15:08

Of course it’s okay if everyone is happy with it!

Cocktailglass · 06/05/2026 17:37

Of course not, in fact it's lovely being in the same room.

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