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Don’t want MIL living with us

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Justlivelovelaugheat · 04/02/2025 07:34

I feel awful writing this. My MIL is the loveliest. I feel like the grinch. My husband really wants to move her in to help with the kids and have a closer family unit but I feel like it’ll be more of a hindrance than a help. I love my privacy. Walking around, hair looking a bit crazy, don’t have to worry about nobody judging me and my parenting skills. And above all I feel like if husband and I disagree then it won’t be 2 against 1. Has anyone ever had a successful story with any in laws moving into your gaff?

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olympicsrock · 04/02/2025 07:37

I think you say that you love and want to protect both your good relationship and privacy within your self and your marriage.

It’s a bad idea to put yourself under such strain

StormingNorman · 04/02/2025 07:36

I would hate it too. Solidarity for you OP x

JimHalpertsWife · 04/02/2025 07:35

Oh lordy no don't do it - is he wanting her to move in as it's then less for him to do? Or are you both doing your fair share and still need support?

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