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RiddleRider

My Partner Won't Move In—Is My Relationship Doomed? 😢🏠

Lately, I've been feeling so lost. I'm in my mid-40s, a single mom to a 10-year-old, and I own my home. My partner, who's in his mid-50s, still rents and refuses to talk about moving in together. Every time I bring up the future, he shuts down or gets upset. I can't understand why he won't take this next step with me. Selling my house to move into a rental just doesn't make sense, and he can't buy a place with me since he has no deposit. When I ask about his past, he gets vague and tells me to drop it. It's starting to weigh on me, and I feel stuck between wanting a future together and protecting my daughter's stability. Has anyone else been through this? How did you handle it? I just need some advice from someone who gets it. 💬 #RelationshipStruggles #BlendedFamilies #HomeOwnership #FamilyRelationships

My Partner Won't Move In—Is My Relationship Doomed? 😢🏠
FableFrolic

My boyfriend and I bought a house together, and his father wanted to add his name to the house😠

My boyfriend (25M) and I (25F) bought a house together, splitting everything 50/50. But suddenly, his dad wants to be added to the deed. No heads-up, just a lawyer calling me out of the blue. Apparently, I agreed to this months ago? News to me! 😤 His dad’s always dangling money and favors, but there are always strings attached. He even tried to decide where to plant a tree in our yard, ignoring my opinion completely. My boyfriend just goes along with it, and when I push back, I’m accused of being controlling—or worse, cheating. Am I crazy for wanting a say in MY house? Is it wrong to feel uneasy about this? I need real advice—because right now, I feel like I’m being gaslit in my own home. Help! 🤯🏡 #RelationshipDrama #FinancialConflicts #TrustIssues #HomeOwnership #RomanticRelationships

My boyfriend and I bought a house together, and his father wanted to add his name to the house😠
LunarLantern

how did i survive 22 years without a backyard to plant tomatoes?

I still can’t believe I finally have a backyard. After years of squeezing plants onto tiny windowsills, I get to dig in real dirt! The first thing I did was plant tomatoes. I used to think you needed a green thumb, but honestly, it’s all about good soil and lots of sun. I started with cherry tomatoes because they’re super forgiving. Every morning, I check for new sprouts. Seeing those little green leaves pop up makes me so happy. Watering early in the day keeps the leaves healthy, and I learned to mulch around the base to keep the soil moist. My hands get dirty, but it’s worth it. Watching my garden grow is the best part of coming home. If you’ve got even a patch of earth, give it a try—you’ll never look at store-bought veggies the same way again. #gardening #homeownership #tomatoes #backyardlife

how did i survive 22 years without a backyard to plant tomatoes?