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Mum living with you.. bad idea?
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What do you think?
I ask because my mum still lives in Scotland but all my siblings and I have moved back to England and she hates being so far away from all of us and her grandchildren. She really wants to move back down to England to be closer to everyone. She had the idea to move in with Jack and I and the kids because once we get a house of our own we'll have room for her and since we have the most children (2 soon to be 4 plus Jack's daughter most weekends and school holidays) she could help out while we work or just in general. Now if we get the house I want once it's done up she'd have her own apartment above the detached garage. Both Jack and I think it's a great idea but ALL of our friends and his family is advising us not to.
So I'm wondering your opinion.
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- OliviaUKmum
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- bubbabrown1210
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I get along with my mom and my MIL very well and I would love if they lived near or even with us. I think that it is important that they have their own space and we would have ours but I would love it. My mom lived with us for a few months a couple of years ago and I just loved it. I guess it is a personal thing and if you feel like it is good for you and your family....go for it!
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It sounds like there would be a little distance, so you could still have a bit of privacy. You and Jack think it's a great idea. Many families have a similar situation and it works great. But your friends and family likely know you all much better than I. There must be some reason they think it's a bad idea. Weigh it all out, write it down if that helps. Is it possible to get your mom situated on her own in England? Even if eventually?
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this really depends on how much you like your mom. my mom and i have always had a good realtionship, even when i was a teenager i would still hang out with her, so in your situation i wouldnt bat an eyelash at the thought of her moving in.
there are some things to consider. will she respect your parenting choices? will she respect your privacy?
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