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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]When you purchase your new house, could you convert the basement to a living space for her grandfather? That way he would be under the same roof, but with more separation. And if he's sleeping in the basement and you guys are on the second floor, that could solve the sex issue. [/quote]

Yes, perhaps a compromise solution that would satisfy your wife and your concerns about her grandfather's living circumstances would be the best approach.

I can understand the worries about what would happen to you if you were somehow incapacitated that your wife's reaction provokes. It really sounds like there must be more to her position than simply unhappiness with her grandfather's kitchen habits and his views about diversity. Maybe she's not consciously aware of all of her reasons?

Have you had a talk with your wife that bluntly framed the move in these terms: she's moved into her grandfather's apartment for her benefit (his as well, no doubt) for a lengthy period of time, and now she's moving on for her benefit, but, apparently, to his detriment? After all, he's now 10 years older, and probably in a more vulnerable position due to his more advanced age.[/quote]

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