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Should my husband and I move out?

Our son and daughter-in-law talked us into moving in with them ,to help them with expenses.We found a 6 bedroom house to rent .There is 9 people in the house.I feel like they are using me as their maid.

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  • jude
    Lv 7
    1 decade ago
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    two women usually can't live together in the same home, as there will be differences and hurt feelings. u need to get your own place and leave there if u feel u are being taken advantage of.

  • 1 decade ago

    Well, you are also saving on expenses aren't you? That's a good thing. Don't do anything more around the house than is reasonable, and I suggest you go out a lot. They can't get you to do stuff if you are busy or not home.

    You should all be treating each other the same way other housemates do. The golden rules of house sharing are:

    1. Do your share of the housework

    2. Don't borrow anyone's clothes

    3. Pay your share of the bills on time

    And most importantly:

    4. Don't eat anyone else's food!

    If no one will work under those rules, or some other reasonable system, definately move out! They can go and rent a smaller place. That's what the rest of us do!

  • 1 decade ago

    Family dynamics are difficult. Do disagreements in your family tend to be validating of eachothers' opinions, volatile and explosive in efforts to persuade eachother, or conflict-avoidant in tiptoeing around issues?

    If you're the latter, moving out might be best based on your previous patterns. If you're the middle, brace yourself and be careful. If you're the former (validating), perhaps talking it out will allow you to work through this issue.

    It's difficult living together, but you may feel better if you can express your concerns before you make a major decision. Your decision to move might also cause your daughter-in-law to need to move, a change made more difficult given recent housing market changes.

    If you can, work it out with your son and daughter-in-law to avoid resentments. Good luck!

  • 1 decade ago

    As adults you had/have choices. You made a choice to move in and you can make a choice to move out. In reality I think it best to have just a place for the 2 of you. No one can use you unless you allowed that..You should give them 30-60 notice then move out

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  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    Yes, definitely you should move out with your husband and free yourself from worries or problems that may not be directly related to you. I don't necessarily think they might be using you as their maid but they see you willing to help around and make be taking a little advantage, but it might not be on purpose. Hope all works out for you!

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    give your 30 day notice and move out.

    Your son is married now and he and his wife should be responsible for their own home.

    If he cannot afford where he is living then they will have to find a place within their means....it's called growing up and being self sufficiant.

  • 1 decade ago

    I would have left yesterday. The extended family scene is for other people not for me..and I got a feeling it isn't for you either. I am sure you want to help the kids out..as we all do..but when it comes to causing your own life to become a drudge..it is time to move on...and move out! Good luck on your move!

  • 1 decade ago

    ah yeah you need to sit down with them and discuss this. in a house with 9 people you can continually pick up after people for days.......and no one will even pay attention to how things magically get picked up. that is truly a full time job iv done it before. tell them you are OK with trying to help them on finances but they need to take responsibility

  • 1 decade ago

    the more people the more organized you need to be, and the better you need to communicate to make this work. Seems like you aren't doing a good job communicating here, sit everyone down and tell them this isn't working for u. Try to find a solution, like scheduling/assigning chores then enforce the rules

  • 1 decade ago

    If you feel that they are just using you, and that they are being unreasonably messy then yes, move out. But first i would talk to them and explain how you feel used. Their answer and following actions will tell you if you really need to leave.

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    OH hell no, get out...you dont need that cheetos, am sure you and your husband could find a place of your own with out having to pick up after those lazy bums

    get your stuff and gooo

    Source(s): just me
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