"Uninvited Guest: A Mother-in-Law's Unwelcome Presence"

“Uninvited Guest: A Mother-in-Law’s Unwelcome Presence”

I never managed to get along with my mother-in-law. Since my husband and I lived in our own home, I simply forbade her from coming over. I didn’t visit her either, as I didn’t want to get unnecessarily stressed. While I kept my distance, she loved to meddle in our lives and impose her own rules. According to her, “not…”

"Not Buying a Three-Bedroom Just to Live with My Mother-in-Law"

“Not Buying a Three-Bedroom Just to Live with My Mother-in-Law”

My husband Aaron and I are in the process of buying our first home. We’ve secured a mortgage and even borrowed some money from his mother, Cora. Cora is not a bad person, but she can be quite overbearing. Since the passing of her husband, she feels an increased need to care for others, which has led to some tension between us. She owns a spacious and comfortable home, but I believe it’s better to have a smaller place of our own

I Thought Childcare Was a Job and Wanted My Husband to Pay Me

I Thought Childcare Was a Job and Wanted My Husband to Pay Me

We had a beautiful family, including our 3-year-old daughter, Isabella. Before marriage, we never discussed children. We both knew it wouldn’t happen until after we were married. And eventually, it did. Austin began talking about children after living a child-free life for decency’s sake for six months. I had no objections.