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Adult kids trying to run our lives

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Devorgilla Fri 22-Aug-25 19:59:27

I'm sorry to hear of your husband's fall and the extra care that will require. You don't say whether the house is his or you are both joint owners. My husband and I are both joint tenants which means DH, or my share, is safeguarded as per terms of my Will. This gives some security. If his kids are making noises about selling you need to know where you stand financially. Sorry to raise money at this time but both of you need security and control over your own affairs without interference.

BlueBelle Fri 22-Aug-25 19:42:33

Totally agree NotSpaghetti that’s really important if not already done

NotSpaghetti Fri 22-Aug-25 19:35:30

And make sure you have both health and financial Lasting Powers of Attorney for each other!

Babs03 Fri 22-Aug-25 19:33:53

Could just be a knee-jerk reaction, in any case unless neither of you are of sound mind and diagnosed as such they can just back off. Tell them nicely but firmly that nothing is being decided about your home and right now your priority is your husband whom you are sure will recover much better in familiar surroundings.
And leave it at that.
Your home, your lives, your decision.

2Understand Fri 22-Aug-25 19:24:08

I'm an active, healthy 71 and to be honest I feel more annoyed they dont consider this mostly because they seemed to think my H makes all the decisions. Far from it. And yes, without a doubt the decisions we make together but he mostly gives me the final decision to make because I truly think he trusts me in that regard. I'm not concerned about. I am just hurt by not being part of their consideration. I've taken personal inventory of my capabilities and if I have issues I am unaware of, no one has pointed them out.

kittylester Fri 22-Aug-25 19:19:37

Hello, are you new to gn? If so welcome.

BlueBelle Fri 22-Aug-25 19:16:10

Tell them you’re fine and don’ tell them about any bumps knocks or anything that isn’t a complete emergency in the future and stay where you want to be living It’s your life not theirs

eazybee Fri 22-Aug-25 18:56:32

Depends on your age and how well you are managing.
Good that they took notice of your husband's fall and came up to see you with suggestions; you do not have to follow them.

Grammaretto Fri 22-Aug-25 18:47:01

Well said SueDonim.
Sorry you have to put up with this staggering ageism 2Understand.

I'm sure all the kids think they are
helping but it isn't for them to dictate your future.

I hope it isn't the vultures circling but you could be forgiven for suspecting it is.

SueDonim Fri 22-Aug-25 18:30:39

Thank them for their interest and that they’ve raised some points to consider. Then tell them you’ll certainly give the ideas some thought before dismissing them out of hand.

2Understand Fri 22-Aug-25 18:11:05

We're in our second marriage going on 27 years. His children have always been aloof and discounts me being their dad's wife. My daughter married a difficult entitled man who spends everything they make. None come around to see or check up on us. Grandkids grown. Simple background. My H is 10 years older than me and has some health issues. He had a fall 2 days ago altho not serious. His daughter came to the ER and suggested to him discounting I was even there, that we should sell our beautiful home and move to assisted living and she suggested one. Huh???? She sent text that morning to the other 3 kids and said it was time for him to sell the big house and move to assisted living. THEN my daughter calls me, tells me this, and suggested she and her husband should move in this us. Although I quite capable of taking care of EVERYTHING and outside a very serious illness my H and I agreed to stay in our home which we love. Are the vultures circling or am I over reacting?