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Poll- Adult kids and live in boyfriends/girlfriends?

furkidsforme's picture

We have a house with a full basement being converted into a little one bedroom apartment. Apparently DH and I have been on totally different planets as to what will be done with this little apartment.

*I* thought that SD23 (still at home due to disability that prevents her from driving, so everything is harder for her)would be able to live there free or near free if in college full time in order to help launch her into a world that is harder for her than other people due to limitations outside of her control. She's a good kid. But, I was thinking this apartment would be for HER, and would come with some limitations- ie no boyfriend. If she wants to play house, she can move out and play it for real. This apartment would be for her to have some autonomy while still having a safety net and saving money.

DH wants to rent it to her at a small discount off of going market rate, but says she can do whatever she pleases and BF can move in. (my thought- Why would she stay at home, even in a basement apartment, for a "small" discount is my first thought. Doesn't seem feasible. If I'm gonna have family up my ass 24/7, it will be because I'm getting a HUGE benefit from it, not 10% off.)

Second issue- he wants no time line of how long the apartment could be used. I say college full time, then once you graduate 6 months to a year and you're goners. He says unlimited. I really see the groundwork here that he wants his son to live with us until he's 40.

So- would any of you allow a SKid (or Bio, even!) to live in a basement apt with a boyfriend/girlfriend? And if so, how long?

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ctnmom's picture

MIL let CTBB live with her and FIL for 3 YEARS w/ his 1st wife before they were married :O , in her tiny house. I can't tolerate failure to launch adults, let alone if they bring their free loading fuck buddy. Would never happen in my house.

twopines's picture

>>>So- would any of you allow a SKid (or Bio, even!) to live in a basement apt with a boyfriend/girlfriend?<<<

DH and I are in agreement that this will not happen in our home.

furkidsforme's picture

Also to add- I like the BF and I have no issue that as consenting adults they have sex. Big deal. I agree though that the allowing of live-ins creates a failure to launch type of situation.

Anon2009's picture

I wouldn't want that either. If sd and her bf want to do that they can live on their own somewhere.

Disneyfan's picture

I would allow my son to live there at a very low rate. However, the minute he moves a GF or wife in, I would charge him market rate rent.

If he is ready to play house with someone, they better be able to afford it.

oncechoosetosmile's picture

as long he is a good guy, plus they pay a contribution and live downstairs a little seperate from you guys, I would have no problem, provided you and her get along well.