Should we live separately to parents when already married?
By gaea23
@gaea23 (252)
Philippines
November 25, 2011 6:59pm CST
A friend of mine wanted to live on her own so she can start with her own family but her parents refused her idea of moving in. Her parents wanted her and her family to stay at parents house since the house is big enough to accommodate them. What do you think should the right thing for them?
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@dellessimon45 (710)
• United States
26 Nov 11
I feel like once you've gotten married, you've taken on the responsibility of a fully matured individual therefore you and your partner should be able to love separately of your guardians but in rare instances, I would allow it! If they need to save up some money for a couple of months, I would provide them with a stay, granted I see financial improvements. If they are kicked out of their residence (eviction), I would also provide them with stay for a couple of months until they got theirselves on their feet! If they are lazy and take on no real responsibility, then I would let them learn a life lesson, to the extent that they didn't become homeless and on the streets.
I wouldn't encourage the housing of married individuals, especially provided by one's guardians, because after some time, you must grow up and assume the responsibility of your adulthood. One must (one couple/family) stand on their own feet!
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@jaiho2009 (39141)
• Philippines
30 Nov 11
I agree to that, must live separately once we got married.
i understand some parents who prefer to have their kids with them after marriage especially when they got a good big house to lived in.
But, the parents should understand that living separately teaches one/newly married a lot of things about life and having a family of their own.
@lilaclady (28207)
• Australia
26 Nov 11
I believe in the saying "One woman per kitchen" I look at nature and I think nature works the same in most species, women are nesters and they like their own nest, even if it is not just for making babies..I think friends and family have been lost because of stresses sharing the same nest. I think men can cope with co-habitation more than women, if your friend does decide to do it tell her to always know her place in the pecking order of things and try and not stay in this situation for too long ....
@dodo19 (47336)
• Beaconsfield, Quebec
26 Nov 11
Some people don't mind living with their parents, even after they have a family of their own, which is absolutely fine. Especially if that arrangement is what everyone wants. However, if your friend wants to move out, I think that her family should try and respect that. It's really her decision to make, not her parents. At least, that's the way I feel about it.
@rencarl (620)
• Philippines
30 Nov 11
hello there. i think it is better for them to have a separate house away from their parents so that they will have a responsible decision-making of their own.however, if the financial status of the family is still questionable at the moment, then they must consider living in with their parents temporarily.
@Hatley (163776)
• Garden Grove, California
26 Nov 11
gaea why not start her own house with her husband awnd have her own children. whats with sixtenn families all tryingt toi live with m9om and dad . I am an 'American when we marry we start our own family and stand on our own two feet. I know cultures vary but if that youngt woman wanted to do that surely its not wrong. I know families should be close but two or three generations of women under one roof spells bickering and fights. let the young people start their own families for goodness sakes.