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Further to the downsizing house size thread, DW & I have had a small house for many years now. About 1,000 SQ FT 2 BD, 1 BA. Mostly this has worked for us and our two boys (don't think this would have worked with other child arrangements). Older son is long gone, schooled & married. Younger son is off to college this fall, more room for us!
Now over the years my wife has at least occasionally expressed a desire for more space, either adding on or a bigger house. But what has worked in my favor is that she does not get on all that well with her mother. So when DW mentions the need for space I remind her mom would want to visit for extended periods if not outright move in period. End of discussion.
I wonder if there are any folks in this position, not wanting to add space because of family or friends who would 'invade'? Maybe the folks in Hawaii & more desirable areas would have only a seasonal problem?
I wouldn't mind the cost of adding, maintaining, utilities & taxes on more space if I could assure MIL would not occupy said space.
Now over the years my wife has at least occasionally expressed a desire for more space, either adding on or a bigger house. But what has worked in my favor is that she does not get on all that well with her mother. So when DW mentions the need for space I remind her mom would want to visit for extended periods if not outright move in period. End of discussion.
I wonder if there are any folks in this position, not wanting to add space because of family or friends who would 'invade'? Maybe the folks in Hawaii & more desirable areas would have only a seasonal problem?
I wouldn't mind the cost of adding, maintaining, utilities & taxes on more space if I could assure MIL would not occupy said space.