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30 year old stepson

Bcuzimdone's picture

Ok. I’ve been with my spouse for 12 years. I have 5 children all grown except for 1. He’s helped raise her and he is the only dad she knows.  He has 3 kids. All grown. From the beginning I stepped up to help his kids. I was a manager and I got his 2nd to the oldest daughter a job for 6 plus years.  A job she abused but I let her stay to avoid conflict.  His oldest daughter would drop her kids off and never pick them up on time. So when I stopped getting them she pulled the “you’ll never see my kids again and called me names.  She’s a “reformed” drug addict and a liar and scanner of the welfare system.  His youngest is his 30 year old son. Now, I feel I have to mention that my spouse went through cancer and is now in remission. He also had both knees replaced. And the ONLY 2 that were present during that time was me and my 13 year old daughter.  They NEVER came to his home to check on him. And I mean NEVER! 

Fast forward to now & we live together.  Well his son had a contract to purchase his aunts home that he lived in for 8 years.  He never started the process to purchase the house in the 2 year time frame that was clearly stated in the contract. So when the aunt found a new bf after her hubby passed away...she wanted the house back.  Even gave him 8k to just move and give her her home back. He owns his own business and does very well. 

Rather than using the money as a down payment on a home he purchased a glorified shed.  Yes. A shed. He moved it to the backyard.  7 MONTHS AGO! He makes at least a grand a week! He added shelves and a wood burning stove.  But when he uses the bathroom or showers he does that in the bathroom that is mine and my daughters.  So donthe random (5-6) girls that come over all week long! I’ve noticed body sprays missing.  He floods the toilet EVERY SINGLE TIME! Nothing worse than plunging a grown man’s feces down the toilet.  He moves our stuff around all the time in the bathroom. He also has 2 dogs that live in his shed.  So before I can let my dog outside I have to make sure that his dogs are not outside.  He has 4 work trucks here plus his personal truck plus whatever girl is here at the times vehicle! 

Now we recently found out that he has an 8 month old child. You would think he would want to move out and get a decent roof over her head. Nope. His credit score is definitely good enough to buy a home. But nope. He did does laundry that he leaves in the dryer for 3-4 Fay’s at a time. Just keeps restarting the dryer! He comes in at 6,7,8am and YELLS at his dad to see if he’s up. Sleeping in never happens here. 

He brings girls in for dinner. He brings friends in for dinner. Just assuming we have enough. So to fix that...we ALWAYS make sure to have enough.  

Now when my 19 year old still lived at home with me my spouse told me that I should make him pay rent. But his 30 year old son who makes great money pays nothing. If ne or my 13 year old don’t clean the lint screen on the dryer we are called lazy. His son doesn’t hear a word when he does it.  He has taken over his Polebarn and shed (not the one he lives I )! 

I rinse out his spit and toothpaste from the sink. I clean the tub after him! I plunged his poop and gobs of toilet paper! I rush through my bath to accommodate him cuz he will sit on the couch and wait. I’m just done. 

But before I secure a place for me and my daughter to go to....I have 1 question....am I being spiteful or unreasonable!?!?

StepUltimate's picture

Let us know how the house-hunt goes. This situation is pretty clear.

georgina29's picture

Ugh this is one of the reasons I got out of my relationship. Granted my exes kids aren’t adults yet but I can totally see something similar happening when they become adults. I don’t know how you deal with it.

Bcuzimdone's picture

I can’t any longer.  I’m looking for someplace to go as I type.  The double standard alone is enough to end the relationship. 

 

Thank you so much :) 

Bcuzimdone's picture

I didn’t agree to anything.  Basically since I moved into spouses home I have no say.  Apparently! He doesn’t see a problem with it.  Oh but when I purposely had his manipulative son use the master bathroom and he flooded that with 85 pounds of toilet paper....daddy was pissed off! But didn’t say one word to his golden boy! 

Me and mine get pushed aside and take all the bullshit. Which kills me since we are the ones that were here 24/7 when he was sick. My 13 year old even emptied his bed urinal! Not any one of his kids.  So I am feeling quite jaded. And done. 

Kes's picture

It is obvious that you know what needs to happen.  Let us know when you have found yourself a place and we will toast you with virtual champagne! ;-) 

tog redux's picture

I don't mean to invalidate you, OP - but I love these posts: "My 30 yo stepson is living in a shed in our backyard with his two dogs despite making 4K a month, stealing from us, shitting in our toilet and blocking it up, paying nothing and overall, being rude. Am I unreasonable to be unhappy with this situation?"

Has your DH really got you convinced this is OK?

Bcuzimdone's picture

Not at all.  I convinced myself that I needed to keep the peace.  I know it was wrong but didn’t want conflict. But I’ve been living in conflict for 7 months.  Time to be drama free. Thank you for your comment.  It’s not invalidating at all. Just more power for me.  

Bcuzimdone's picture

I am.  I have to. This will continue forever. If an 8 month old baby girl didn’t make the SS man up nothing will. And my spouse won’t do it either. He walks on eggshells around  his son. 

Bcuzimdone's picture

My apologies for the confusion.  We’ve called each other spouse for over a decade. Didn’t mean to mislead. Was just typing from my perspective. 

tog redux's picture

Common law marriage used to be a thing in the States, and isn't much anymore, though it still is in Canada. My DH's brother and his wife have been together 20 years but are not married - I still call her his wife because they are effectively married in every way under common law.

flmomma08's picture

You're not being unreasonable at all. Does anyone know stepson's reasoning for not getting a place by now? Not that it matters - just curious. If he were staying in the shed that would be one thing but he is invading your home. I would be ready to pack my things too.

Bcuzimdone's picture

Says he’s looking for land to put the shed on. Then he’s looking for a house to rent. Then a place to buy. Blah blah blah. It’s free. And he gets free food. That’s the truth. Thank you for commenting. 

flmomma08's picture

Sounds like a bunch of excuses, especially since you said he makes plenty of money to get his own place. Ugh I'm sorry.

Bcuzimdone's picture

Thank you. I’m just gonna secure a home for me and my daughter. The rest is history and not my problem 

CLove's picture

Im glad that in the comments you gave the good news that you are a new business owner, with a source of income separate and distinct from your SO. Congratulations on the great job you are doing. You stood by your SO, you raised a good girl (not many kiddos can empty a urinal and take care of a cancer patient!!!!) and you sound like you are on your way to a better life.

Yet I too was thinking that if you stayed THAT long, someone must have efffed up your value system (as regards yourself), because seriously, plunging the toilet? Oh He!! no, precious Golden Boy can do that chit. Cooking meals for he and his (using the term lightly ) lady friends? Golden Boy must get his own vittles.

I hope, and pray that as you seek asylum in your own palace for you and your chld that you find a way to NOT continue doing this kind of servitude for ingrates. Stay there while you look, and do NOTHING for these people (and I use the term lightly).

If your friends are telling you to stay, after relating these details plus the added ones you left out that are surely as horendous or more, then, m'aam they are not your friends!

You need new friends as well as a new place to live. Sticking it out in this situation will not work out long term. Because your SO is not on the same page as you, is gaslighting you into thinking that Golden Boy is at a higher level than you and your daughter. Smart people (like you!) realize this is a losing proposition.

Keep posting and keep us posted!

Bcuzimdone's picture

Thank you so very much! That means a lot. I did allow myself to be misused. Every time we talk about the things he says I’m doing wrong and I bring up the same thing that his son does or he does he says I always turn it around on him.  When I’m just pointing out the obvious.  Truth must be hard to hear.  For a narcissist! I’m moving forward. My daughter is ready to go to. She said the things he says and stomping his feet like a kid is abuse. I’ve told her he is her dad and to love him.  She said that’s hard to do when she can’t respect him. So I see counseling in our near future. But healing is inevitable! You all are amazing and I am glad I found this website. 

SteppedOut's picture

Seriously, what your so-to-be-former bf is allowing is TRASHY. A grown ass man living in a shed in his dad's yard. LMAO. Must be some high quality women he's bringing "home". 

Bcuzimdone's picture

That’s what I said.  Like these females are willing to even take their kids in the shed. Like it’s a home. And he can play any line of shit he wants but they have all been coming around for 7 months. You’d think at least ONE of them would say “Haven’t you got your own place yet?”  Blows my mind.  

SteppedOut's picture

When they come in for dinner ask about a different one! Mention you hope to see her again, she just asked you for a recipe yesterday, etc. 

Bcuzimdone's picture

Well exSo is acting like a baby. Shutting his bedroom door at night. Lol. As if I wished to accompany him. Ranting on how he deserves half of the bar profit for the rest of his life because he did cosmetic improvements at the bar and built it.  Which I reminded him that he did make improvements on the building but the building of the business is all me.  I’m the one with 30 years experience! So...he put in 7.82% and wants 50% for the rest of his life. He also mumbled something about getting a maid. Because I only clean after me and my daughter now. I’m not doing dishes from random ass ppl or sweeping up mud from work boots or jumping through any more hoops. Will I miss him? Absolutely! But I miss me more! Still looking for a house. Good vibes please :) 

hereiam's picture

Good luck, I hope you find something soon.

Very telling that his only concern is $$$$$. And a maid.

Pay him back the money he loaned you as soon as you can. Wait, was it a loan or a gift?

Bcuzimdone's picture

Well it was SUPPOSED to be to make me happy and give me my dream since I kept him alive during cancer and helped him recover after having both knees replaced. He said it was the least he could do. Apparently he was correct.  He cashed out a pension that was gonna pay him a whopping $71 a month so he said if he got $200 a month from the bar that would be a blessing. That changed quickly. He’s getting his money back with interest. And then he can fuck all the way off. Him and his son can spoon at night.  I’m out. ASAP. 

hereiam's picture

Haha! You are hilarious.

Much respect for DOING something and getting yourself and your daughter out of a situation that is intolerable.

Bcuzimdone's picture

Thank you hereiam:) 

his son is trying to buy his dad a golf cart now. He’s clearly making his path to my daughters old bedroom. Lol

hereiam's picture

Oh, I have no doubt the son will be planting himself in the house. Probably will take the master bedroom and kick his dad to the smaller bedroom.

They deserve each other.

Rags's picture

Call a locksmith, rekey the locks, put together a spreadsheet of all of the bullshit the adult shed resident has pepertrated over the years, sit your DH down and let him know that the adult Skid gets no access to the house again...ever... for any reason and let your DH know that if he does not man up, put his hands between his legs, get a big handful of man sack and put his foot up his useless son's ass that he is out as well.

Do not tolerate this crap for one more second.  Do not let this old asshole and the toxic crotch nuggets of his shallow and polluted gene pool take advantage of you for one more second.

Grrrrr!

I am angry for you.