AIBU in worrying that my son’s trip with his “friend” isn’t so innocent

[JosieMay1970]

My son (26) who never goes out, has told me he is going on a trip to London over the weekend to watch a show with his friend, he says they’ve booked separate rooms but I’m worried. He’s never talked about a girl before and claims they’re just friends.

My main concern is they’re going to be in a hotel together, albeit in separate rooms as he claims… does this trip sound like it’s just so he can get together with her intermittently?

AIBU in thinking this is more than just a friend and more than an innocent hotel stay?

None of your business i'm afraid!

He’s 26! Good on him if they are more than friends.

Why are you worried ?
Is he SEN , or vulnerable?
If he’s a regular 26 year old man then I hope he has a nice weekend with his female or male friend.
If he’s vulnerable then I hope you’ve equipped him with some common sense ?

Well, the OTT poster hasn't returned. Either a wind-up merchant, getting MN frothing, or a deeply troubling overly enmeshed mother who didn't like what she read.

Yes - and if this isn't a massive troll on the windup, OP's controlling attitude might leave that poor lad vulnerable to emotional abuse when he does find someone. She needs therapy and fast.

That's incorrect. There are plenty of regions where people say mummy instead of mum. Where I'm from it's considered embarrassing and 'posh' to say mum.

Original post only, no updates..hmmm

I’m showing my age but The Who song “We Won’t Get Fooled Again” is ringing in my head.

There are so many of these, I automatically filter OP posts, if no updates I don't bother reading any further.

Even if it were for a FWB situation, does it matter? He's 26, whether it's FWB or a burgeoning relationship it's a good thing for him either way.
I did used to see a guy who was living with his mum, he was 23 at the time. His mum disapproved of him seeing women (strict Catholic) so we could only meet in hotels.

He's 26? What is happening here? He's an adult.

He's 26, he's not a child and if he's having sex with his friend that's not for you to be concerned or worried about. I'd personally be more concerned about why you lack of being able to accept your child is a grown up now and work to resolve those feelings.

I wonder if this thread was started by a troll, based upon it being ridiculous and that they haven’t been back since the original post.

@JosieMay1970 has made many posts on Mumsnet. I suspect she was surprised at the unanimous response to this one.