My DH and I are separating after 3.5 years of marriage and 7 years together. Without going into detail, we both have issues to deal with before getting back together and I'm moving 120 miles away. Here's the strange part (or at least most people I think will find it strange)...I'm moving in with his sister. We have always been super close and I think of her more like a best friend/sister than sister-in-law.
What do you guys think? Are we a Dr. Phil episode waiting to happen?
2007-03-09 06:52:20 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
f what ppl think, if it works for you then its great! best of luck
2007-03-09 06:56:16 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't think it is odd at all. My ex and I can't stand each other. If I were to ever need a place to go, my ex-sister-in-law would be the first place I would go. As a matter of fact, my NEW husband and I will be going to her house this summer for our family vacation and spending at least 3 days with her and my ex-mother-in-law.
2007-03-09 07:25:52 · answer #2 · answered by ladybugg0224 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think so. My parents took care of my grandma and when mom & dad split, grandma (my mother's mother) decided to live with my dad. They're like two peas in a pod and amazing friends.
When I separated frommy husband, I still met every Sunday morning to have donuts and coffee with his grandmother, because she and I are great friends and we've been there for one another for a long time. Now that hubby & I are back together, I still go see her every Sunday morning.
Do not let something as petty as divorce stand between you and your friends, no matter who they're related to!
2007-03-09 06:58:45 · answer #3 · answered by worldtraveller 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's great that so many people have stories of how well it worked out for them. Sadly, they are the exception to the rule. Once you have broken up with someone, it becomes exceedingly difficult to have them repeatedly show up in your life. This does not mean that you can't live with your ex-sister-in-law, but just be prepared for it to get uncomfortable. If it doesn't then you will be glad but if it it does then you won't be blindsided. Statistically speaking, it more than likely WILL become uncomfortable... for you or for him or possibly for both of you.
2007-03-09 07:03:43 · answer #4 · answered by Fin 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It doesn't sound strange to me. I am great friends with my ex husbands parents. In fact, they are like parents to ME. Their son (my ex) no longer comes around them because he cant get along with them. Alot of people think that our situation is really weird but I dont care. It's none of anyones business. My current husband is very good friends with them also. They are just great people. It's not their fault that their son and I couldn't get along.
Good luck to you.
2007-03-09 06:58:06 · answer #5 · answered by I know, I know!!!! 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-17 11:23:06 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Seven 7yrs together I would hope you are close with his family. I dont think it is odd at all. I am glad for you
2007-03-09 06:57:29 · answer #7 · answered by Confussedhere 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Not really...My mom moved away from her third husband and moved back in with my dad and me and my brother...O and dont forget my dads boyfriend... ( yes my dad is gay) and they are bff's...Thats a Dr.Phil episode...
2007-03-09 07:01:52 · answer #8 · answered by ERICKSMAMA 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You shouldn't be doing that - you should be moving out on your own, regain your independence and work on your self.
2007-03-09 07:50:40 · answer #9 · answered by Lydia 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is nothing wrong to be her best friend. Both of you are lucky.
2007-03-09 06:57:34 · answer #10 · answered by Kimora Miranda 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋