tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8210435929787404330.post6520414888876656662..comments2024-03-27T12:24:29.019+08:00Comments on PetuniaLee™: Three Generations Under One Roof? Not For Me!Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8210435929787404330.post-61871045246787259422011-01-20T10:41:13.556+08:002011-01-20T10:41:13.556+08:00So, so true. but in my case, my problem is my own ...So, so true. but in my case, my problem is my own mum (sad huh?). <br /><br />And the dilemma is between the best for my children (having a relative's care vs maid/childcare) and the family's sanity.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8210435929787404330.post-10301982293339171282010-01-25T21:17:12.164+08:002010-01-25T21:17:12.164+08:00Ivana - Yeah babe!Ivana - Yeah babe!Petunia Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01168448898497786754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8210435929787404330.post-39594672715461014592010-01-25T21:13:34.600+08:002010-01-25T21:13:34.600+08:00Amen to that! That's why I'm up till 2-3am...Amen to that! That's why I'm up till 2-3am every day searching for an apartment and viewing at least 6apartments every saturday! <br />My MIL is not as fierce as the others you have mentioned, neither is she unreasonable, but a gal just has to have her own space = )Ivanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09006896559286505123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8210435929787404330.post-71298179413496739392010-01-20T10:17:30.041+08:002010-01-20T10:17:30.041+08:00I saw it done a lot in France when families are we...I saw it done a lot in France when families are well off enough. One of our friend's Dad was a renowned surgeon, and his mother used to a a professional piano player... The old lady was very particular about almost everything (and was used to star treatment) and his wife was no less opinionated. The house within a house was charmingly done.<br /><br />Another family set up a comfortable cottage next to the main house, sharing a garage. It was pretty and practical and people got along, agreeing to respect the other's space.<br /><br />It's gracious living for everyone.Petunia Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01168448898497786754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8210435929787404330.post-6752313140759894202010-01-20T10:02:45.911+08:002010-01-20T10:02:45.911+08:00Every word you have written is so true! I have exp...Every word you have written is so true! I have experienced it for myself. Distance (giving each other space) really makes the heart grow fonder in this case.<br /><br />And you have done the right thing by building another house within the same compound. You have taken everyone's feelings and needs into consideration. Such a wise move!Blur Tinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07792543153416871887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8210435929787404330.post-65128977507984980142010-01-20T06:17:37.111+08:002010-01-20T06:17:37.111+08:00Fry - Get a move on! Pick up your stuff and move o...Fry - Get a move on! Pick up your stuff and move out today!Petunia Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01168448898497786754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8210435929787404330.post-14477430289293031322010-01-20T06:17:14.800+08:002010-01-20T06:17:14.800+08:00BFG - Good idea! I am so making The Daughter and T...BFG - Good idea! I am so making The Daughter and The Foster Daughter and Little Boy read this post.Petunia Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01168448898497786754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8210435929787404330.post-24685840444975022952010-01-20T06:16:20.689+08:002010-01-20T06:16:20.689+08:00OKC - I wrote the post to help some of my unhappy ...OKC - I wrote the post to help some of my unhappy people clarify their thoughts and find the courage (and arguments/reasons) to move out. If you think it helps them, send them the link to this post in particular and hopefully, it brings them comfort.Petunia Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01168448898497786754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8210435929787404330.post-52831213222654533402010-01-20T00:18:41.044+08:002010-01-20T00:18:41.044+08:00another wise entry again on human relationship. ti...another wise entry again on human relationship. tis is also the reason why i need to move out ('cos of my folks) and my bro don't understand it. he has tis "Chinese" idea that the whole family needs to stay together.<br /><br />and i tell him, "it doesn't mean i hate the family to move out, you know?"Fresh Fry aka 福星https://www.blogger.com/profile/08676717356912288873noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8210435929787404330.post-86324135846639824102010-01-19T22:12:53.426+08:002010-01-19T22:12:53.426+08:00You said it all! This post must go into every pre-...You said it all! This post must go into every pre-marriage counselling package!Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02350252496442200692noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8210435929787404330.post-1269337496271888782010-01-19T21:25:18.502+08:002010-01-19T21:25:18.502+08:00I so agree with you. I have friends who stay with ...I so agree with you. I have friends who stay with their parents/ parents-in-law and I have seen how that affects their relationship..Open Kitchen Concepthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01863149035170245497noreply@blogger.com