My motherinlaw decided to move into my home and hand over her flat to her daughter.
My husband, François, grew up in a large family. My motherinlaw had children up until her daughter was born an odd strategy, but not for me to judge.
When I got married I thought I was lucky. François seemed responsible, brave and strong. He understood what a family was, yet he couldnt break away from his mother and sister. While the motherinlaw didnt pay much attention to her sons, her daughters welfare was always her top priority.
Chloé was ten when I first met her. At first she didnt bother me, but five years later the situation worsened. She refused to study, kept strange company, and my husband had to step in to support her education. My motherinlaw would even call in the middle of the night asking for help.
I hoped Chloé would grow up, get married, and that everything would settle down. It didnt happen. When she found a boyfriend, my motherinlaw demanded that her sons contribute to the wedding because she had no money. The fiancé came from a modest background, so the newlyweds had to live with my motherinlaw.
She soon realized they were struggling to coexist, and she came up with a perfect solution: move into our place and give the flat to her daughter. It didnt matter that I had bought that property with my own hardearned money while my husband contributed nothing. Strangely, he is also happy with the arrangement, claiming his mother will relieve us of household chores.
We own a threeroom apartment, but I dont want to sacrifice comfort by sharing my living space. My motherinlaw is convinced we owe her hospitality because my husband, as the eldest son, must care for his parents.
I love my husband and Im not contemplating divorce. Yet how do I bring this up with him? How can I explain that living with his mother feels like a nightmare? Do you have any advice?
