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New fixture in the home: Mom
A reader wrestles with unintended consequences: “A couple of years ago, I went back to school in preparation for a career change. Around this time, my mom was laid off from her job and was facing the prospect of losing her home. I offered to have her come live with me in my house (there’s plenty of room), to pool our resources and help each other out.
“Since then she has retired, and seems happy to work on her art projects and help out around the house while I’m in school (I’ll graduate next summer).
“For the most part it has worked out pretty well, with one exception. She’s almost always here at home, so I very rarely get the house to myself. She’s not an agoraphobe, she’s not depressed, she’s in excellent health, but whenever I suggest volunteering or joining a club, she acknowledges that yes, these are good ideas, but never shows interest in pursuing them.
“I love my mom, and she is a good housemate for the most part. How do I (nicely) tell her to get out of the house for a few hours already? Without hurting her feelings?”
Ideas?
- Carolyn Hax
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