Mom is frustrated with her live-in married daughter and is considering selling the house so she moves out.
My husband and I bought a house seven years ago. It has a finished basement. The basement has a bathroom, a bedroom, and a den in it. Our daughter and son-in-law live with us in the downstairs den and bedroom . They are employed. Our daughter is a college graduate and has been married to our son-in-law for 12 years. They don’t have children.
I always correct her when she is wrong, which she resents. Then she insults me and curses at me. It seems like I can’t win! How do I get the point across that we have the right to be treated respectfully in our own home?I am very frustrated with her and have been looking to sell our home due to this tension. I’m thinking about buying another and they can either buy ours or find somewhere else to live.
I don't suggest trying to sell your home to them; it might be best for your relationship if these basement-moochers start out fresh, on their own.I’m a 29-year-old man. My wife and I have been together for six years. We got married three years ago with a wonderful wedding that included all of our family and friends. Our wedding is just about the last truly happy memory I have from our relationship.
You should broach this by sitting down with your wife and laying it all on the line. Use “I statements” and stick to describing your own feelings: “I walk on eggshells at home. I feel sad and lonely. I'm worried about our future.”
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