Living Arrangements

Family

16 Disadvantages and Drawbacks of Living with the In-Laws

If you cringe at the thought of the in-laws coming to visit, imagine what it would be like to actually live with them! The reality is that sometimes life throws us a nasty curveball, and that’s exactly what we consider doing: living with the in-laws.  The question begs to be answered; can it be a good thing

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My Landlord Is My Neighbor: 16 Tips and Advice to Live in Harmony 

Help! My landlord lives next door!; now what?! When you find yourself shacking up next door to your actual landlord, stress levels are bound to be at an all-time high. Managing a healthy relationship with your landlord and neighbor may seem like a mammoth task, but the reality is that with a few coping mechanisms up your

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15+ Disadvantages of Living With a Friend (Disputes, Privacy,…)

If you’re looking for a new roommate and suddenly get the “brilliant” idea of living with a friend, think again! Living with a friend comes with at least a handful of drawbacks and disadvantages. Trust me, I have been there!  Living with a friend is not a good idea…I stand firm in this belief, but

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14 Disadvantages of Living Together Before Marriage (Cohabitation)

If you’re thinking about popping the “will you move in with me?” question to your other half, perhaps you want to give it some thought first. It’s natural to jump straight into the romantic element of living together before marriage, but what are the possible disadvantages? It’s best to know what you’re getting yourself into,

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Living Next to Your Tenants: 15 Things to Consider (for Landlords) 

It’s one thing to have tenants; it’s quite another to actually live next door to them. Living next to your tenants brings about a host of complications that you might not have given much consideration to when you initially bought your property. For one thing, it’s probably going to be hard to find tenants that

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20 Disadvantages / Drawbacks of Living In An Apartment (Privacy,…)

If you aren’t sure if apartment living is for you, perhaps you should draw up a pros and cons list before you take the plunge. Living in an apartment is very different from living in a house, so be prepared if you’re making that particular transition. To better understand the possible drawbacks of living in

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