We're building a small, mortgage-free home on my in-laws' property. The nightmarish journey has already lasted 16 months.

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My family sold our home with plans to live in a trailer until we could finish setting up a manufactured house on my in-laws' property.

Shawn Lentz

My family moved in with my mother-in-law to save money. She ended up being the best roommate I've ever had.

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Author Sarah DiMuro smiling with mother-in-law with sunglasses on
From the very start of our relationship, my mother-in-law and I were very close. In many ways, living together brought us closer.

Sarah DiMuro

After 3 years of travel, my partner and I were broke. Moving in with his parents was the best decision we could've made.

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My partner and I temporarily moved in with his parents to save money.

Melissa Noble

I tried to stay close to my ex's family after my divorce. But when his sister died, I realized things had changed.

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Margery Berger realized she wasn't as close to her ex's family anymore after her ex-sister-in-law died.

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I'm living with my wealthy in-laws and can't afford to keep up with their 6-figure lifestyle. How do I talk to them about it?

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