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Partner asked me to leave cause I was upset with his mum

260 replies

KristyG · 14/11/2024 16:49

My partner asked me to leave his house with our 5 month baby after I spoke about his mum. I moved into my partners house which is an hour away from where I’m from and got a new job. 2 years later we had a baby. Since he was born I have found his mother (while a caring, friendly person) to make annoying wee comments about my baby. These comments have always been to me and while small on their own, there have been quite a lot which has left me feeling more frustrated and upset, the comments have been to do with socks and outfits not matching, stains on his pram, giving him too much food, mark on his face that I said should fade in half an hour and she couldn’t believe it was still there. She’s also commented on my makeup and hair saying it looked better than it did the week before. I have not asked for advice from her on any of these things. She also likes to see me every week without her son there for coffees and asks to come along to his baby class. It came to a head the other day when I went round to collect the dog as my partner was working, in the 5 minutes I was there she told me she bumped into my neighbour at the shops who wasn’t happy that she hadn’t seen my baby in months and that I never answer the door to her even though she knocks “quietly” she then suggested I took my baby round to see the neighbour. Straight after that she said that my boyfriend told her we gave our baby a food pouch and proceeded to say that was a lot to give. After that, I got home and flipped telling my boyfriend I wanted him to speak to her subtly about the comments as I am stressed enough, tired with a new baby and don’t need that when I’m just trying to pick up the dog. He did not take this well, spoke to his mum who denied it all and said she’s just trying to help, he’s now accused me of picking on her and lying and asked me to leave the house with our baby and move in with my mum as he couldn’t take his mum being attacked. I feel so upset and frustrated that I’ve been accused of lying. I told him maybe I was more sensitive than usual with hormones, sleep deprivation etc as our baby still won’t sleep through the night but he wouldn’t hear it. I’m not sure what to do now I have this feeling of isolation there now and I made it clear I didn’t want it to be a big deal with his mum I just wanted the wee comments to stop.

OP posts:
Judecb · 20/11/2024 17:38

He is prioritising his mum over you and his child. This is NOT normal. Get away from this controlling person.

VacuumPacked · 20/11/2024 17:38

Justleaveitblankthen · 20/11/2024 10:17

The OP hasn't been back.

only you and I noticed

C36M · 20/11/2024 17:48

Is she trying to say wait until your baby is six months for solids? If so she is technically right. Your partner shouldn’t have kicked you and your (and his) baby out though. Can you stay with your family for a while, while you have a think about your next steps?

timetofight · 20/11/2024 17:51

This is a red flag. I speak from experience. She will continue to say these things and he will always take her side.

oldmoaner · 20/11/2024 17:55

You probably are more sensitive since having your baby, its stressful, you worry that your doing everything right, all new parents do. But, at th end of the day your DP should understand that and be supportive. He could just have said moms trying to help in her way, but to ask you to leave with your baby says to me hes not going to make a good father. Sorry but if i was you id ask mom if you can go home at least for a while, youll be able to relax and have a serious think about your future, and if you want him in it.

LivinInYourBigGlassHouseWithAView · 20/11/2024 17:59

Hope you're okay, OP.

You deserve better support than you're getting from your partner. Suspect there's a reason it's 'his' house, and it means you're not protected when the relationship goes south and you've given up things for the sake of the relationship while he carries on as usual.

You deserve better. So does your baby. Stay with your mum while you sort your life out on your side and file for child support.

Soberinthecity · 20/11/2024 18:02

LinaLouLa · 19/11/2024 17:57

Wow. He sounds nice.....completely pathetic and weak.
What man kicks his partner and baby out cos he didn't want to hear a bad word about his mum??! Run.......fast!!!!!! He is not worth it and will never ever have your back and support you with anything.

God I feel for you....what a low life. And his critical Mother? WTAF....LinaLouLa said it best....get out now; get you and your baby safe and away from that manbaby and let him stay with his mummy.

Shannon50 · 20/11/2024 18:06

Seriously this woman is toxic, and you're only just seeing her true colours show through.... they are narcassists who are good at putting a front on around others, the reason why she will only see you without her son so she can have her digs. You have every right to confront your partner about her behaviour but if he doesn't want to listen or believe you.. the best thing to do is bug both homes. I know it's spying but he needs to know how your being treated and without proof it's hard to see and if he takes his mother's side, leave because you don't need someone controlling your life and taking sides. I have been in a similar situation for 25 years and believe me it doesn't get any better, especially if he's a mommy's boy.

Alexaremovethenotifications · 20/11/2024 18:06

Take the baby and go. Tell him the relationship is done. You deserve to be supported. They sound like nightmares.

FindingNeverland28 · 20/11/2024 18:13

Oh OP what an AH your other half is. Move back to your mums and start again back in your home town. I’d be messaging his mum and telling her that because she lied to her son he has kicked you both out, so you’ve had to go to your mums. Because of this there will be no more weekly meet ups or baby classes for her to tag along to. If she does eventually admit to her son that she lied and he tries to come crawling back, tell him to go and himself.

Dogsbreath7 · 20/11/2024 18:14

I am mixed on this.

On the one hand he has clearly demonstrated that not only does he not love you nor does he love his child. Then relationship is dead- please do not forgive him as both are gaslighting you. Make plans.

however do not rush to make yourself homeless until you have taken legal advice. If you have the money I would be tempted to change the locks when he is out. No idea if this is illegal.

Your mum is a safe haven but your job is not nearby and you are about to be a single parent. You need to have a financial plan for the future. If you are thrown out by your boyfriend you are homeless and will be prritised. But if you move into tow our mums I don’t think you will get the same priority.

so sit tight (assuming you are not in physical danger) and get that advice asap.

peanutmother · 20/11/2024 18:15

My MIL is the same

Thing is , if my own mother made these comments, id tell her to wind her neck in and wouldn't dwell on anything as I would air my feelings there and then

But whenever spend time with MIL, i don't reply and end up reeling

Drakhan · 20/11/2024 18:16

Divorce, take the child and tell him that because of his attitude his mother will never see your child.

MooseAndSquirrelLoveFlannel · 20/11/2024 18:18

Oh, thank goodness he has shown you who he is now before you're 20 years into it, so believe him! He's showing you he has no thought to you or his baby and is a giant man child.

Leave now, get ready to go back to work and start figuring out somewhere to live. Make sure you get child support sorted as well.

tolerable · 20/11/2024 18:18

go

LouLou202030 · 20/11/2024 18:20

Mwanamatapa · 19/11/2024 19:11

Take your baby as and dog and move promptly to your mum's. This is not the way a partner should behave.

Your MIL is out of line. She had no right to tell you how to parent your child and make demands on your time.

Tell your partner that you will be demanding child support and that his mother will have no access to your child.

This

LouLou202030 · 20/11/2024 18:23

SometimesCalmPerson · 19/11/2024 20:00

He asked OP to go and stay with her Mum, not spend the night on the council office doorstep.

And you think this makes it ok?? You're missing the point!

Wigglywoowho · 20/11/2024 18:24

Leave. Take the baby and go home to your mum's.

You asked him to have a polite word with his mum about boundaries. His reaction was totally disproportionate. It's a power play. He wants you to tow the line and STFU. It also shows you exactly were you are in his list of priorities.... Right at the bottom. I think his behaviour is very abusive.

When you try to leave he will relent. He'll want you to stay. He'll cry. Hell tell you he doesn't want to live without his baby or you. If I was you I'd still go.

He has shown you exactly who he is and where you and your baby stand. This relationship will only get worse.

Mummy2mybear · 20/11/2024 18:25

It would be a deal breaker for me. He sounds awful, if you stay with him the resentment will grow and things will get worse, he is your baby not hers.

BobbyBiscuits · 20/11/2024 18:25

He's no right to kick you out the house. He obviously doesn't care about you or the baby if he'd do that.

Mittleme · 20/11/2024 18:26

It's just awful to think people let alone a partner would not understand and have empathy on a woman that's just had a new born .
and the most he can do is to tell her to leave . As far as am concerned these issue with his mum are petty and can be ignored by you to be honest and don't allow her to get in the way
but am afraid a man that is unable to balance the relationship btw he and his mother and also between you and him is not a mature man but I can't really say much because I wasn't there and don't know the details
all am saying is it how did it resort to him telling you to leave
at least you didn't insult his mother

calmandcollected101 · 20/11/2024 18:30

A very very similar situation happened to me and my baby last year.

We left. He was abusive emotionally and told us to leave.

A lot more happened.

However I went back to my mums, bought my flat and live with my child.
We co parent well.
But I reflect and realise I never felt emotionally 'safe' with him.

Mrsmiggings · 20/11/2024 18:31

The mother sounds like she might have covert narcissist tendencies and he's her enabler. This is unlikely to improve, sadly.

SomewhereInTheMIdlands · 20/11/2024 18:33

KristyG · 14/11/2024 16:49

My partner asked me to leave his house with our 5 month baby after I spoke about his mum. I moved into my partners house which is an hour away from where I’m from and got a new job. 2 years later we had a baby. Since he was born I have found his mother (while a caring, friendly person) to make annoying wee comments about my baby. These comments have always been to me and while small on their own, there have been quite a lot which has left me feeling more frustrated and upset, the comments have been to do with socks and outfits not matching, stains on his pram, giving him too much food, mark on his face that I said should fade in half an hour and she couldn’t believe it was still there. She’s also commented on my makeup and hair saying it looked better than it did the week before. I have not asked for advice from her on any of these things. She also likes to see me every week without her son there for coffees and asks to come along to his baby class. It came to a head the other day when I went round to collect the dog as my partner was working, in the 5 minutes I was there she told me she bumped into my neighbour at the shops who wasn’t happy that she hadn’t seen my baby in months and that I never answer the door to her even though she knocks “quietly” she then suggested I took my baby round to see the neighbour. Straight after that she said that my boyfriend told her we gave our baby a food pouch and proceeded to say that was a lot to give. After that, I got home and flipped telling my boyfriend I wanted him to speak to her subtly about the comments as I am stressed enough, tired with a new baby and don’t need that when I’m just trying to pick up the dog. He did not take this well, spoke to his mum who denied it all and said she’s just trying to help, he’s now accused me of picking on her and lying and asked me to leave the house with our baby and move in with my mum as he couldn’t take his mum being attacked. I feel so upset and frustrated that I’ve been accused of lying. I told him maybe I was more sensitive than usual with hormones, sleep deprivation etc as our baby still won’t sleep through the night but he wouldn’t hear it. I’m not sure what to do now I have this feeling of isolation there now and I made it clear I didn’t want it to be a big deal with his mum I just wanted the wee comments to stop.

Better escape now. He is a mummy's boy and a C word.

StormingNorman · 20/11/2024 18:35

Now she knows he’ll always take her side, her behaviour is going to escalate.

His reaction to kick you out was quite extreme and if you don’t leave, you and the baby will always play second fiddle to his mum.

I would go. If he’s sorry, he’ll fight to get you back. It is the only way you’ll get any power back in this relationship.

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