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Who's House Should We Live In?

by Joanna
(Boston)

I just got engaged and we're ready to take the plunge into a remarriage with children! We really agree on parenting, what we want out of the marriage, etc. Our biggest dilemma is where we're going to live after we remarry.

My house isn't big enough. His house is, but it's the house he lived in with his ex. Part of me is uncomfortable with the idea of living there. I know that sounds petty, but you can just "feel" her when you're in the space.

The logical thing is to move into his house. We're really lucky because his house is in the same school district as my kids, so they wouldn't have to change schools.

On the other hand, we've talked about finding a new house for our new family. I like that idea, but the real estate market is lousy right now and his kids are adamant about not wanting to move!!

I was wondering if anyone else has been in this situation and can offer some suggestions?

Thank you.

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Nov 28, 2009
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How About a Compromise?
by: Lynn

My husband and I struggled with "whose house" as well. What we agreed on was pushing our wedding back 6 months. We used the first 3 months to focus on saving as much money as both of us could.

The second 3 months were spent working together - as a family - remodeling the house. Paint isn't that expensive. His kids got involved because they got to re-do their bedrooms.

All of us worked together and the whole thing really brought us closer. We talked about "when Lynn and her boys are here..." constantly while making the changes.

In addition to the paint, we got rid of old furniture and ordered new. This allowed me to move things around.

I wasn't sure it was going to work, but in taking things slow, all of us having a say in the changes, etc., it felt like a brand new home.

Good luck!


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