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Sister keeps asking when I will move my family out of my parents’ house

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KindNavyJoker · 01/08/2024 19:43

Dh and I emigrated back to the UK with the kids after living abroad for 5 years. I have 3 young children aged 5,3 and 1.

Whilst dh and I get situated we are staying with my parents. We are lucky that they live in a beautiful home a short walking distance from a lovely high st. And the train into London is only a short walk away. My parents encouraged dh and I to enjoy the summer with them before jumping into setting up house. I appreciate this a lot.

It’s going well. I do my best to be a good house guest and so do my kids and dh.

Anyway, my sister was visiting (dropped off her kids for free babysitting before buggering off to pub) and whilst we were having a drink very directly started asking about my plans. And how I don’t want to take the piss etc. She pointed out how messy the living/diner/kitchen was ie cluttered with toys. But tbh I don’t see how this is relevant to her. I make sure to tidy up before my parents return from work.

I think us being here is more inconvenient for my sister as she has lost her second space. She had my nephew’s birthday party at my parents house - in the main space my kids and I spend most of our time. Didn’t even bother to ask me. Just announced it.

AIBU in thinking I am doing absolutely nothing wrong. My parents suggested exactly what I am doing.

We are having a great Summer after a stressful move before having to move to a cheaper, less picturesque area most likely.

OP posts:
Monkeypoop · 02/08/2024 20:33

C is that beggy she’ll try and get her house gifted! She’s insufferable. Yes you are being unreasonable. You and your sister both need to put big girl knickers on and talk like adults. Stop asking random strangers and being unhappy with the response! Your comments on your socials are reflective of that!

Sharptonguedwoman · 03/08/2024 19:14

Jumblebum · 01/08/2024 23:44

Not to completely derail the thread but why is Caroline a "crank". I'm not on insta only Facebook and I sometimes see her reels and I quite like her. I think she's funny. Why do much animosity? What have I missed by not being on instagram?

Back to @KindNavyJoker just speak to your folks. Check in with them what their realistic expectations are for your ETA. Have a heart to heart with your sister. Let her know that you've spoken to parents and that arrangement is between you and them. But that you don't want there to be an issue between you both

Think this is the way forward. Many years ago brother and girlfriend living at our parent’s house. Parents had had enough really. I kept pointing out rentals in the paper till they moved out. Didn’t feel guilty tbh. Maybe it would have been better if parents talked to them but it all happened peacefully. We didn’t fall out about it but they did need to move and parents were hospitable people.

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