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Should we interfere?

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Belinda49 Wed 31-Jan-18 10:13:43

My daughter has her own house where she lives with her partner of 5 years and their 2 young children. He is a self-employed professional man who SEEMS to work all the hours possible but has no money. He owes thousands to her and to us. She supports all of them with extra help from us. He is a pleasant, friendly man, wonderful with the children. We pay for holidays, flights etc., which he cheerfully accepts. She constantly moans to us about her situation with him and we sympathise but don't interfere. She loves to work but expects him to do his bit too. When can we say to him that enough is enough? It is none of our business but she involves us. This situation surely can't continue indefinitely. It's very mysterious. Does he have huge debts to pay off, is he supporting his parents? Who knows. We can't leave her to starve or lose her house because of non-payment of mortgage but this situation surely can't continue - we'll be broke. Advice and solutions please.

50ShadesofGreyMatter Sat 03-Feb-18 21:32:59

Belinda, you say the house is in your dd name but it's an asset of the marriage so i don't think that having it in her name is any protection?

Yogagirl Sun 04-Feb-18 15:11:00

Jaycee Self employment is often feast and famine
That's me alright, I haven't had a holiday since 2013, but have had 3 lovely working holidays last year, and normal two a year. I too took on another very tiring job, when I had my D&GD living with me, but now on my own, I just about manage, continuing in the profession I love, but will never be rich on hmm

Yogagirl Sun 04-Feb-18 15:16:28

Cricky!, didn't realise, when I posted, that there were 4.5 more pages! I'll read more later....

Yogagirl Tue 06-Feb-18 09:19:38

Violette so sorry flowers