How Can I Tell My Husband I Don’t Want His Mom to Move In With Us?
“How do I approach my husband about his mom not moving in just yet?”
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My Boyfriend and I Are Splitting Up, So… Who Should Get the House?
“Not really child-related. Just looking for some advice – things are on thin ice with my boyfriend and me. We do have a child together. We live together. I think we both want to end things, but neither of us wants to move out…”
My Husband Is Leaving Me for Someone Younger: Where Do I Go From Here?
A mom writes in asking for advice about her husband. She says she recently learned her husband is leaving her for a younger woman. He has told her she needs to move out of the house they built together, and even more tragic, they share three children together. This mom doesn’t know what to do or who to turn to. Should she try and stay and fight? Should she just pick up, leave, and move on? Below, the community shares their advice for this mom in need.
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?
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?
Our Landlord Refuses to Fix Anything, Including the AC, and Now My Babies Are Getting Heat Rash: I’ve Tried Everything, What Else Can I Do?
A mom writes in asking for advice about her landlord. She says that her landlord has refused all requests to have things in their home fixed, including plumbing, air conditioning, and more. This mom has already taken several steps — withholding rent, requesting an inspection from the city, etc. — and though she does plan to move her family, it cannot happen immediately for financial reasons. What should she do to keep herself and her family safe and comfortable in their own home?
Am I Wrong to Be Upset with My Parents, Whom I Live with, for Inviting Company to the House During the Pandemic?
A mom writes in asking for advice about her family. She says she and her three kids and partner currently live with her parents in the parents’ home. Though she is grateful to her parents, she is also frustrated that her parents are constantly having company over during the pandemic, potentially exposing this mom, her partner, and her kids to the novel coronavirus.
My Parents Always Come Over Unannounced and It Drives Me Crazy, But Technically They Own the House: Advice?
A daughter writes in asking for advice on how to handle her parents coming over unannounced. They rent the house from her parents and she doesn’t really get along with her mother. What do you think?
My Ex Wants Our Daughter to Stay at Grandma’s Instead of His House: Is it Bad to Refuse?
“Our daughter doesn’t want to go if her dad isn’t going to be there, but they’re making her go anyway.”
An 18th Century Church Sat Empty for Years Until a Couple Moved In and Turned It Into a Stunning Home
There’s been some amazing home renovations, but the one you’re about to see is our new favorite.