Discussing Long-Term Houseguests with Your Partner
You and your spouse have had some serious talks concerning your shared household. After all, you managed to get married, which usually doesn?t happen without a heart-to-heart conversation or two. One sticking point that many newlyweds don?t discuss until after the wedding is the topic of visitors and houseguests to your home. Everyone has a vastly different experience with having visitors to their home, and this can lead to conflicting expectations.
Since the two of you are creating a new home together, it?s important to have a discussion about guests whenever a new visitor or guest might be planning to come and stay.
Roommates and Housemates
Different people have different perceptions of what home life will be like after marriage, but a common societal construct is that spouses will move into their own home together, be it in a shared home, an apartment, or a single family dwelling. If it makes sense financially and socially to have a roommate, it is certainly a convenient and practical option. It is important to talk through the pros and cons of having a roommate. Ask questions such as: ?Are we helping this person out or is this just for rental income"?, ?How long are they likely to stay"?, or “Are they going to help with any of the bills or chores"”
There are many important questions to ask up front in order to avoid conflicting expectations that lead to frustration and resentment. If the roommate you?ve chosen will interact with you frequent...
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