He knows the most delicious homemade lunch prepared by his mom (he probably thinks you can never cook as well as his mother) is waiting for him. Besides, the whole point of living in NYC is so you dont have to rely on Metro North to get int to the city on the weekends amirite!? When we decided it was serious, he introduced me to his mom one weekend, and I introduced him to my parents the next. June 18, 2014, 11:28 am. Theyve been going out for only four months and living together three weeks. It may not be romantic, but its incredibly smart to make sure you have all of your bases covered before taking that kind of step. Its sad that we put our heads in the sand, but who wants to really start over, by themselves, when your husband or wife of however many years has been cheating on you. Francine Agreed. January 4, 2021, 3:15 am. Also, it depends on the relationships within the family. I can understand both sides. LW, how about writing back with the details? If you dont say anything, how in the hell is he supposed to know anything is wrong? You arent happy and yet you stay. Bring it up and communicate your feelings and desires. ForeverYoung Wow its creepy how similar this is to my ex boyfriend! If the amount of time he spends with his parents is causing an issue in his relationship, then I would say its definitely a problem he needs to address. I love my city, but I also love my home (for clarification, I am referring to my apartment I dont live with or near my parents). Either way, if she doesnt want to be there every weekend, this is the time to discuss it. Copyright 2023 Dear Wendy. I think you are already there, and having a great relationship *except for this one huge thing I want to change about that person* isnt the same as simply have a great relationship. Tired of Sharing So Much of Him. Some peoples parents are just like that. For that matter, so do many of the ideas posted here in response. Whether you need help around the house, want to go on a romantic weekend getaway together, or just want to cuddle while watching movies, youre entitled to it. But it sounds like they like things just the way they are. But he also has to understand thathis number one family is you when he gets married. . As with many LWs, your issues could be fixed if you just COMMUNICATE. GatorGirl I think its also different when it isnt your family. June 18, 2014, 10:47 am. Other than the timeline (which could be a typo), Im confused about something else. FireStar I agree with the expenses. As for the LWs sitch, its only been a few weeks. Posted on Last updated: December 26, 2022. . January 20, 2012, 9:53 am. Yes. NEWSFLASH: This is WHO he is. This is something about him that will likely never change. And if he doesnt, then thats a big red flag. Play frisbee in the park! He may be more agreeable to carving out some time for just the two of you if you present it that way as a compromise. You know what will happen when you make him choose between spending every single weekend in the suburbs with his parents or three weekends a month in the city with you? Is it a deal breaker? I can totally see this though, wanting to chill at the parents. Lets not start with how many siblings he has. That is, if a potential BF invites me to a restaurant, and it is way beyond my price line, I will tell him right then and there, that this would not be my choice, and give an example of one that suits me more. I think you guys need to slow this relationship down quite a bit, you guys are going full speed ahead, when you should really just be enjoying the very begining of your relationship together. Or pick berries. One thing you can try before just accepting things as they are or moving on already is to start scheduling activities and day trips on the weekends that your boyfriend is home. I mean if youre banging before you move in together surely youve discussed birth control and/or in case of an accidental pregnancy scenarios. My husband works 60 hours a week 5-6 days a week, until around 9 every night. This boyfriend seems like one of those people whose default is go home. I bet when he lived at home he barely left the house. Have you told him its not a matter of him being weird or not weird for spending so much of his limited free time with his parents but that its about you wanting more alone time with him? January 20, 2012, 9:13 am. Our compromise (when we lived closer, now we live about 6 hours away) was that we would see my family for dinner once a month and that I could go over other times but that he preferred to stay home. which i think is what youre saying. In fact, this couple isnt married, so they arent even her in-laws. definitely not enough information here. and yea, pretty much every single sunday. Honestly, if my only options after being away for so long are sit at home or visit with people where things are happening, I would choose the later. Eh. What about visiting your parents? He loves to spend time with his family, and that is not a bad thing. They made mistakes and making mistakes and taking risks is what being an adult is all about. But, if I were you, I wouldnt go every time. While there is nothing wrong with being close with your family, it becomes a problem when you prioritize your family of origin over your significant other. I could say that he can go by himself for these things, but I want the weekends for quality couple time since we both have pretty demanding jobs during the week. On another level, your husband wants to strike out on his own, by himself, on a grand adventure. Just the fact that his mom is dropping by unannounced makes me uncomfortable, considering the current state of the world. Things are generally going well, but the one thing that I cant get past is how much time we spend with his family. I got to see my parents occasionally after work even when he was away. Instead of alienating him, encourage him.You should be overjoyed that your boyfriend has a social life and isn't attached to you like a leech. June 18, 2014, 12:55 pm. To move in before youve even had time to vet the relationship is, in my opinion, risky. Ive dealt with this type. In many cultures that is the norm. Then again if this is an issue of homebody vs. not-homebody, that is not so simple. WebI've also been in a relationship with Tim for three years. I was saying you would know/discuss important things because you are in a relationship, without a business meeting atmosphere. Once starting over was a better outlook then staying in the relationship, I or we got out. She does say they sleep there on weekend nights, so that would indicate that its longer than just a leisurely lunch. Look at the situation from everyones position. I would not enjoy feeling like I couldnt just be at home some weekends. i really disliked him. Husband says we will spend Christmasses together when we have our own family. You really do have to take strong measures to get through to them. I Wish I Were Homeward Bound. AKchic The BF is emotionally (and physically) unavailable and I dont know that it will change without some sort of drastic action from the LW. ForeverYoung I frankly doubt that this relationship has a future. All this to say: LW, your BF would annoy the shit out of me too. June 18, 2014, 12:24 pm. Like the other commenters have said, just communicate! At the center, authority figures in a power position, you typically have parents or other guardians. Or stay the whole time? It is not wrong to Want to spend time with loved ones, but as an adult you ought to be fair and accommodating of your partner and potential kids. But, I also wouldnt feel bad saying its been a long week I really want to binge watch Netflix and catch up on laundry today. I am pretty sure that is not what you meant by your letter, but as we all know, when we are discussing something with significant others, things can sound more severe than they are. January 20, 2012, 10:33 am. I am not asking you to minimize your concerns by any means, again just to caution you about being perceived as making this a me or your family conversation. There are so many preserved places that are paid for with tax dollars so you might as well use them. So many people spend a ton of time with family. Perhaps if something was planned, hed break his routine, and realize that it is fun sometimes to stay in the city. The only way that this would be acceptable is if his wife is fine with this arrangement and she enjoys having quiet time to herself. Hey, were in 100% agreement today, as opposed to 80%. muchachaenlaventana Like I said before, I get along great with them and dont mind visiting them, but I also need privacy and a chance for my boyfriend and me to have a separate life from them. 2. In short, you havent had time to even get to the point where your differences might start to come to lightand then become dealbreakers. Ill add that another strategy you could try if those mentioned dont work is to simply spend less time at his parents house yourself. As a PP said, some extended families are close and spend a whole lot of time together, and girlfriends, boyfriends, spouses, get pulled right into the family circle. and second, maybe have a date night once a weekend or something like that, where you dont have the stress of work/school to think about for the next day. To use my own example, my mom lives alone, she is not the most sociable person, so I go and see her for a couple of hours almost every weekend, while my BF does his own thing, whatever that may be. Dont people like to do things in their cities? your husband wants to visit his family without you, doesnt want to spend Christmas with your family, You and your husband wanting to live in different places. Yes. My husband just kind of talks to his whenever and really only sees them on holidays. I am curious of yalls ages though. Parents get old and die. I am actually not promoting anything. Im very independent , so it doesnt bother me too much just because I do my own thing anyway but it is still frustrating. but you have to talk to him about it. Whats behind your husbands need to spend every weekend with his family? They never left the apartment unless they had to for school more or less, and they always came straight home. New readers, welcome to Dear Wendy, a relationship advice blog. Except for the part where they are not spending much time together at all, lets_be_honest If after that he continues to do the same thing, that tells me that maybe our spending habits may not mesh. In all fairness- he probably has no idea this Irks LW so much. ReginaRey They are content with the status quo. Maybe we are just really suited to each other but there really werent any bumps in the road. I do think its a valid point to want more alone time with your significant other regardless of how hes spending the rest of their time, but I also dont see it as a dysfunctional family dynamic. and how you spend your weekend time (in this case), i think considering the length of the LWs relationship is something they may need to talk about. Anne has since finished her probation and has a 5-year-old son who my mother dotes on. Those things how they want to spend their weekends, their philosophies about money are the kind of things you should know about someone BEFORE making the huge commitment of moving in together. It doesnt scream big problem to me. June 18, 2014, 10:17 am. So you are in a happy relationship, and you both of you decide that you want to take the next step. Sorry if someone else mentioned this and I didnt see, but it seems as though the boyfriend moved straight from his parents house to with her, right? you still have some kinks to work out and a lot to learn about eachother! Go to a zoo! Talk to your boyfriend, tell him what you told us. everyone just has a different approach to their relationship. Just because you live together does not mean the dating portion of events is over. Tell him that while you love his parents, you miss going into the city on weekends and having weekend time alone with him in the city too. January 20, 2012, 11:16 am. Maybe he doesnt understand this because YOU SPEND EVERY WEEKEND WITH HIS PARENTS. I dont know how to handle a situation that hasnt happened yet. Over holidays if DW got this letter when I think she did. If theyve only been living together 3 weeks how is spending every weekend at his parents excessive? At the end of the day lots of things get labeled. January 20, 2012, 9:32 am, Actually, Im with you on the finance thing. GatorGirl to a point, but there are some things that there is no way around not having a conversation around. Either way, needs to be talked about, but not insurmountable. I love girls night out. So the last month theyve seen his family every weekend? I think that would be more telling than the sit at home or hang with parents scenario. The second reason is that you know you will not have any peace from his parents. Like the people who say they wouldnt want to know a significant other was cheating on them. I am afraid for humanity. What matters is how his behavior and how his lifestyle make you feel. And I bet your boyfriend will come home a bit sooner if you do! Explain to your husband that you want to spend time with him on the weekend, not always with his parents. Its just that based on textbooks and the definition of words and so on, yes sometimes things will be labeled as normal or dysfunctional. But she doesnt seem to mind it. Sometimes Bassanio feels kind of bad when his parents do this, but I just point out that they dont mean that hes the worst son if he doesnt do something and that its ok to say no. Everyone knows how to throw a frisbee, right? One thing is for sure, he comes home to you at the end of the weekend, even more tired than he left. so you dont promote communicating with your partner about money or anything else before moving in? January 4, 2021, 3:09 am. YES! Communication is always the basis of solving any problem. I need for both him and his parents to realize its time for him to grow up. . which reminds me of my friends who was cheated on i was telling you about yesterday. After marriage, EVERY SINGLE SUNDAY was spent at his folks house. She says but I cant seem to get my boyfriend to understand that I dont want to spend weekend nights at their place more often than maybe once a month. So, we dont have a failure to communicate, we have a failure to reach agreement on how they should spend their weekends. Do you ever say hey, I dont want to go, so Im going to stay home this time around, or do you keep your mouth shut with a smile firmly planted on it, rictus and all? if the LWs learn this, we will have to find another source of entertainment, findingtheearth Just tell him you are unhappy with your current social life. All rights reserved. November 29, 2019, 5:49 pm, Angelique SpaceySteph I dont necessarily want to be the bearer of cynicism and negativity here, butI think what youre experiencing now is one of the reasons I ALWAYS advise people to move in with someone after youve been dating a significant amount of time (at least a year, in my book). Thats a long ass time at home, no? One thing that stood out was the mention of the division of expenses, LW even though you put it almost just as an aside, I think its something you really should discuss with your BF. That would be great if your husband didnt spend every weekend with his family instead of you. My friends personalities changed drastically bitter, enraged, drug and booze binges, even suicidal ideation because losing Mommy destroyed them. No one said they cant, just that they like to see each other on weekends. I realize that some situations are delicate, and they may want help on what exactly to say, but this isnt really one of those. If hes not receptive, as others have said, I think you have your answer on how to proceed. Ryan Howes, clinical psychologist. As was said before, while you are dating you should be attempting to find out as much info as possible. Hes going to choose you. Starting over! January 20, 2012, 9:10 am. Plan a trip to visit your family. lets_be_honest But to leave your girlfriend every weekend for no other reason than youd rather spend time with your parents than with her is showing a major red flag. ), and just talk about the big issues in general money, social life, work, goals, values, etc. I think Ill sit this one out. Simple. The rest of the time he spent with me. This went on for two and a half years, and after that we moved in together. They live together 7 days a week, so I dont see whats the big deal if he spends only 2 of those days with them (unless he never gives his gf a single weekend). June 18, 2014, 12:46 pm. I agree that it is dysfunctional. Id never visit my parents alone while he was in town, but sometimes wed go there for coffee and a meal. Your problem is thinking you can change him. I asked him all the time if 1. we could have weekends where we spent more time just with each other and 2. maybe even have one every once in awhile where he didnt see his parents, that was just us my argument being that I never got a weekend to relax at home and have him come to mei was always either driving to him or driving an hour out to his parents for the weekend and spending the night and all that. If you care about your husband, you should not try to distance him from his parents. when it comes up we just talk about it. Declining to go really shouldnt require an explanation, but if he really needs one just say its a combination of the expense, that youve seen them more often than your own parents, and that you simply have other things you want to do this weekend. If your hubby is young and just recently married he may also be feeling insecure and needing his bros to lean on. I wonder if part of this is having to share your time with someone else. lets_be_honest Ann Cannon. Youre right. Your right, most of these things you shouldnt have to sit down and discuss like a business meeting because by the time you move in together you should already know most of this stuff about them!! Laura Hope husband goes to his parents every weekend. Am I being unreasonable for not wanting to go to his parents house every weekend? Tell him that you feel neglected and that it hurts that you never spend weekends together. Im torn. If you feel like youre not the priority, then you almost certainly arent. Sorry for the cynicism this morningits Friday and I woke up with a head cold. If you dont find the info you need in this column, please visit the Dear Wendy archives or the forums (you can even start your own thread), do a search in the search bar, or submit a question for advice at wendy(AT)dearwendy.com. January 20, 2012, 9:27 am. But I wouldnt go as far to say he is emotionally dependent and his family is dysfunctional. So say to your boyfriend: I dont want to spend weekend nights at [your parents] place more often than maybe once a month, even if we dont have anything else planned. How is this difficult? Or I used to. Pronouns made that a little less clear. Copyright 2023 Dear Wendy. Its really hard taking care of yourself after a divorce, if you dont have a good career or come from a wealthy family. He may feel he is in a much better position than his family and feels sorry for them. You might even consider scheduling family holidays to spend time with He works a road construction job that requires him to be gone every week during the summer/fall months, coming home only some weekends. June 18, 2014, 10:50 am. But whatever you do, LW, dont make this some kind of Choose them or me test. Tax Geek Im not saying its come to that yet, but Im suggesting the LW force her bf to choose if he wont honor her wish to stay home once in a while. What should I do? At best, you will an appendage to his family. As your history with him has shown, he likes spending his weekends with you. Help him understand that while you do like his family (and its great that you like his family thats not always the case! The fact is that this relationship is still very new, and even though it has only been two or three weeks of her spending time with his family, if she doesnt want it to continue that way then she needs to put a stop to it as soon as possible. June 18, 2014, 10:18 am. GatorGirl Thatll probably shut them up. He has no problem with his family coming to your place unannounced whenever they want and staying as long as they wish. Did he see them a lot over the holidays or not see them much at all? It seems like this is something that would be pretty easy to compromise on. June 18, 2014, 11:03 am. But Im talking about my family. All the posters are still on the walls as if time has stopped. Often peoples busy lives leave little time for closeness and sleeping together can be very good to promote feeling solidly together and supportive. I thought the same thing. maybe your boyfriend assumes that if you guys dont have plans, you can spend time at his familys. Easily worked out and if not, then you probably have bigger issues than the garbage. when we went to move in together we just said ok, what price range are you looking for. My dad did this too, until he met his fiance and she moved in with him. GatorGirl And the rest of my family in US get together almost every weekend as well. No matter how long they could be dating, if he preferred spending his weekends with her because that was their only opportunity, she would not have known that once they live together he will choose to spend that time with his family because now he sees her every day at home. At best, a season and a half. every place has natural wonders. Bike riding? Share that with your boyfriend as well. Next time he says to go to his parents for the w/end, tell hime youd rather do x or y. artsygirl Blondie At the same time, I know Ive put off talking about finances WAY longer than three weeks before (yeah, yeah, I know, bad), so that doesnt seem like a huge problem to me either. Unless, of course, there are some urgent circumstances. You have the option of talking to him about it-without that context (this is weird, grow up), and from the place where your needs are not being metaka Honey, it would mean a lot if instead of both Friday and Saturdays you are home, spending all day with your family, we set aside a block of one of those days for just us time. Like hey I can afford around this much, SO says I can afford a little more, so how about I pay a little more of the rent every month so we can get a nicer place? As your history with him has shown, he likes spending You dont need to spend every weekend or every day with your boyfriend. Decompressing is a perfectly acceptable way to spend a weekend. Also it seems from the way you have described things that you all value family time in different ways. January 20, 2012, 8:02 am. And living together for only 3 weeks isnt enough time to really establish a routine. maybe im misunderstanding you. Im 99% sure hell be fine with this, unless theres something going on with his family that you dont know about. June 18, 2014, 11:51 am. June 18, 2014, 10:26 am. Well. My boyfriend and I have been together for a little over four months and have been living together for about three weeks. June 18, 2014, 12:41 pm. muchachaenlaventana June 18, 2014, 9:59 am, Haha, I think this is quite extreme. June 18, 2014, 12:53 pm. First, you are against it because youre fine where you live and dont want to ruin it. SpaceySteph I know many families like this. And he was a bore. January 20, 2012, 9:29 am. We will tell you right away that this way of thinking leads nowhere. You accept him as he is or you leave. 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