25 and 23 year olds move back into the house after 5 years of peace! Annoying habits, noise, mess and a complete disregard for others ('their' house) how to cope??!!
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Tell them if they want to come back home then they have to stop the annoying habits, noise, mess, and and complete disregard for others, or there's a lovely overpass a few miles away where they can stay.
jdthebassman
play to live live to play
don't let them come back say it is time to grow up and be out on their own or else charge them rent
Their mother, my partner has been way too soft on them their whole lives and they've grown to do as they please. It's going to cause a big drama when I put my foot down.
This right here, but presented more diplomatically. I sure felt this way though.
I was a stepfather and dealt with a similar situation. My wife backed me up when it mattered and the child moved out when he wasn't willing to follow some basic principles of conduct.
It sure was a delicate and complicated situation to navigate at first. What helped me was a mild sprit, being reasonable and accommodating, yet firm.
-Mike
Tough situation.
I'd suggest you leave, saying you'll be back when they're gone.
I'd suggest you leave, saying you'll be back when they're gone.
buldog5151bass
Kibble, milkbones, and P Basses. And redheads.
Set down rules, including rent, before they move in.
I know it's too late for that, but it's not their house. I woulfhave a written lease, and be willing to evict if they aren't willing to live by it. They may be your children, but they are adults.
I know it's too late for that, but it's not their house. I woulfhave a written lease, and be willing to evict if they aren't willing to live by it. They may be your children, but they are adults.
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Do what my father did to me; threaten to forge their names on some enlistment papers. I knew he was willing to do it, too... It's too late for you, but... my parents actually moved when I was in military tech school - and left no forwarding address. Just to let me know they were serious, I guess...
You have/had wise parents. just sayin.Do what my father did to me; threaten to forge their names on some enlistment papers. I knew he was willing to do it, too... It's too late for you, but... my parents actually moved when I was in military tech school - and left no forwarding address. Just to let me know they were serious, I guess...
They are adult age and should be treated as such. Best to set up a house rules agreement, in writing, and have them sign it PRIOR to moving in. Also, in the event they violate the rules, the penalties should be stated in agreement also.
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