Living with in-laws???

United States
January 28, 2007 1:04am CST
Is it advisable to live with in-laws after marriage? My aunt said it's a definite no-no. When I think of it now, I think it is not a good idea either. What's your say on this matter? Maybe based on your own experience...
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@jahrakal (38)
• Indonesia
6 Feb 07
It depend on the relationship with the in-laws. For me, it is not a good idea basically but depend on the situation, and depend on how you devide/manage your space (your house). As long as it's good and benefi for each other, why not? For example, the electicity bill, water and phone bill is too expensive, why don't we live in the same house so we can devide and pay the bill together. As long as we don't sleep in the same bedroom (or may be it's okay for some reason) and we can have agreement not to interfere everyone's business.
• India
6 Feb 07
It is always to live separately after getting married. There is no need to break ties with parents or in-laws but living alone gives you teh sense of responsibility and confidence that you would be able to face the challenges of life in the best way possible. Do not dump your relatives on either side. Go to them for assistance when you are unable to handle a situation. Try to handle it on your own first and then if you feel that it is beyond your capacity to handle, only then take the help from family or friends. Living alone without in-laws or parents also increases the love and yearning for all. The number of mis-understandings too would be minimum.
@vkbllm (474)
• India
6 Feb 07
Hi... Well Its your personal matter depends on you and your spouse...But I will say you better live with them it may be liked by ur spouse... Then if you find any sort of trouble there, you can then opt to shift...So give it a try...Its worth a try... Good Luck to you...
@teyang (136)
• Philippines
6 Feb 07
it's a big NO NO . . .you can maintain a good relationship with your in laws by not living with them . . and once you live with your in laws sooner or later problems may arise, coz you know there will only be one queen in that house and that's your mother in law, she will be the one who makes the rule, that you sooner or later you may dis agree . . .
@kitakitts (188)
• Philippines
6 Feb 07
this matter should be discussed and settled before you and your partner get married. i am firm with my stand that we should live separately even if we have to rent our own place. we were successful until i gave birth to a baby girl. to have peace of mind, rather than leaving our child to a stranger's care, we moved in with my in laws and it wasnt that bad at all. it has been eight months since and still smooth sailing. i guess the key is to respect and understanding each other's difference, tell them your expecations and know what is expected of you. still, i recommend that couples especially newlyweds, live separately and work their marriage on their own :)