To be able to buy a house with your other half is a dream come true for every couple out there, but what happens when the dream is interfered with by one of the parents?
In an anonymous confession post shared by the Facebook page MY (Malaysia), a Malaysian man who has been working in Singapore expressed his happiness about finally being able to buy a house with his girlfriend in Singapore.
“We finally managed to save up as much as RM24,000 for the downpayment of our house.”
The dream may have come true, but it did not stay good for long.
“Add my name to the lease, not your girlfriend”
However, the man’s happiness was quickly cut short soon after the man’s mother had requested that it is her name that is added to the lease, and not his girlfriend’s name.
“My mother said I can only add my girlfriend’s name to the lease when we are married and have children.”
His mother also said that this is a sign of respect towards her, and that she has made it clear that she’ll be upset if her son does not fulfil her request. As the house was bought by the couple, the man’s girlfriend also said that it was unfair to both of them, to which the man agreed.
“On one hand, I have my mom. On the other hand, I have my girlfriend, and I love them both. What should I do?“, asked the man who sought help on social media.
“Let your girlfriend go, you mommy’s boy”
His confession post has gained much attention online and many Malaysians agreed that the man, whom they dubbed “mommy’s boy” does not deserve to be with his girlfriend as he cannot even make a decision.
“If your mother asks you to eat sh*t, and she’ll be upset if you don’t, would you eat it?”
“If you’re following what your mother says, don’t marry someone else’s daughter. You’re a grown man and yet you cannot make a decision, why are you still looking for a partner?”
“Hello, ask your mom to pay the instalment as well,” commented another.
“I’m not buying a house with you if I’m your partner. That’s scary. I pay for my house but I can’t put my name on the lease. I thought this is purely a TikTok story,” said a user.
“Put emotions aside and put the name of those who pay to the lease. It’s unacceptable if you pay for the house but you can’t put your name!”
Another commented, “It’s okay. You comfort your mom if she’s upset, and another man will comfort your girlfriend if she’s upset.”
Fellow Malaysians, do you think the mother’s request is way beyond the line, or do you think a son should do his best to fulfil the request?
