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It’s not necessarily pleasant or convenient, but there may come a day when your parents move in with you and your significant other. You might have to take care of both of them when they’re elderly, and find that retirement communities are just too expensive. Or, perhaps, if one of your parents should tragically become a widow, she might move in with you for the emotional support. Maybe your parents just need somewhere to stay after selling one house and before buying their next one. But having parents in the mix—in your space—changes your dynamic with your partner and can be quite the roller coaster. It can also be very nice! Look: it can be a lot of things. Here’s what it’s like when your parents move in with you and your partner.
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You can’t complain about them (as openly)
You used to be able to b*tch, openly, to your partner about your parents. If you got off a phone call or home from a visit with your parents, you could tell your partner all the annoying things they did. You realize just how much you need that vent time when you can no longer have it. Why? Because your parent is in the other room.
