Am I wrong?

My ex partner, father of my 3 children 11,10 & 8 is living in the family home, he pays £100 a week, that includes his contribution to the upkeep of the 3 children, rent (he has his own room) gas electric use of WiFi tv and all toiletries plus food, he doesn’t lift a finger around the house. He doesn’t help with clothing, hair cuts ect for the children everything is taken care of by me, he said he can’t afford more than £100 he only earns £382 a week after tax, he has no car and a monthly contract mobile phone. Is this acceptable ? What would you do?

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Quetzalcoatlus · 46-50, M

Ex? Why is he living with you?

Jo17anne · 41-45, F

@Quetzalcoatlus good question, he was living in his car before he lost his license and he was homeless & wormed his way back in, he has no family other than our 3 children and I guess I feel responsible, altho there is no love there on my part, my family say kick him out but I feel bad.

Thandeka · 31-35, F

@Jo17anne You have a good heart. That doesn't mean he should take advantage of your kindness. Tell him he needs to do more to help since he can't contribute financially or go back to living in his car.

Quetzalcoatlus · 46-50, M

@Jo17anne You need to set clear boundaries! Can’t let him mooch off of you.