Homes

I Want My 18-Year-Old Daughter to Move Out of My House: How Can I Make That Happen?
Advice

I Want My 18-Year-Old Daughter to Move Out of My House: How Can I Make That Happen?

A mom writes in asking for advice about her 18-year-old daughter. She says her daughter, who is 18 and will be 19 next month, still lives at home despite having graduated from high school. Unfortunately, her daughter’s presence in the house causes fights amongst her other children. This mom feels it is time for her daughter to move out, but she is unsure if her daughter is mature enough to actually do so. Though the daughter has a job, it doesn’t pay well, so there is a financial concern as well.

How Can I Get My Fiancé to Have More Pride in Our Home and Its Upkeep?
Advice, Relationships

How Can I Get My Fiancé to Have More Pride in Our Home and Its Upkeep?

A mom writes in asking for advice about her fiancé, who is on a different page than her when it comes to maintaining their home. She says that though she is not materialistic, her family “holds a strong reputation” where she lives, and she likes to keep her home in order because of that. Her fiancé, however, “couldn’t care less.” He leaves visible messes, such as oil spills in the driveway. He has left their Christmas lights up for at least 7 months. How can this mom work with her partner to get him to help take better care of where they live?

I'm a Single Mom Who Is Ready to Buy Her First House: How Should I Start This Process?
Advice, Parenting

I’m a Single Mom Who Is Ready to Buy Her First House: How Should I Start This Process?

A single mom writes in asking for advice about how to buy her first house. This 23-year-old mom has a son and currently lives with her mom and stepdad. She receives no financial support from her son’s party father, nor does she want financial support from him. She wants to buy a house on her own for her and her son. But she doesn’t know where to start. Any advice for this single mom and first-time homebuyer?

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