Son Warned Mom Not to Sell Her House and Travel the World. Now, She's Broke and Wants to Move in

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24-05-2025

A man denied his mom's plea to move in with him after exhausting all her resources
The Reddit user explained that his mother has never been smart with money, and recently sold her house and quit her job to travel the world
After her funds ran out, she asked to move in with him — but he shot her downOne frustrated son turns to Reddit after refusing to let his mother move in with him following her impulsive decision to sell her house and travel the world.
The 29-year-old describes his mother as a 'free spirit' who has consistently prioritized her desires over financial stability. 'She always followed her heart, even when it made no financial sense,' he explains in his post. He notes that his childhood was also affected by his mother's impulsive behavior, which led to financial struggles.
Five years ago, the mother made a drastic choice to sell her house, quit her job, and embark on a global adventure, dismissing any concerns for the future of her financial security.
Her family tried to talk her out of it, but she remained adamant about her decision, telling everyone, 'That's future me's problem.'
Now, the consequences of her actions have finally caught up with her. Broke and without a place to live, she turned to her son for help, asking to move in with him and his fiancée.
However, the couple finds themselves in a difficult position, as they recently purchased their first home together and are planning their wedding.
The son ultimately refused his mother's request, citing limited space in their small two-bedroom house and their desire to build their own life together. Instead, he offered her financial assistance to cover rent for a cheap apartment. However, his decision was met with disapproval from his mother.
'She said I was selfish and ungrateful ... and that she 'sacrificed everything' to raise me, and now I was abandoning her,' he writes.
The mother accused her son of 'acting like a stranger' instead of family, which further put a strain on their relationship.
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But the poster stands firm in his decision. 'I reminded her that she ignored everyone's warnings and that I shouldn't have to put my life on hold for her choices. She started crying, saying I didn't understand how hard it was to be alone and broke at her age,' he shares.
Now, the situation has escalated beyond the immediate family. Relatives have been pressuring the son to take in his mother. They argue that he owes it to her as her child. The man's fiancée also supports him, but feels bad for his mom.
As the man grapples with what he should do, Reddit users have come to his defense, noting that his mother made these choices and now has to face the consequences.
"You warned her, and she refused to listen," one user commented, to which the son replied, 'It's frustrating because it feels like she hasn't learned from her past mistakes.'
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