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[quote=Anonymous]Absolutely number 1 - your adult children don't owe you ANYTHING. It was your choice to have children. You chose to take on the burden of paying for them, sacrificing, etc. DO NOT HOLD THIS AGAINST THEM AND DO NOT BECOME A MARTYR. It was your job to take care of them. Let them be and don't expect constant thanks and praise for things you did when they were children.

RESPECT IS A TWO-WAY STREET. You cannot demand respect when you do not give it to them. They are adults. With their own lives, homes. Follow their house rules when visiting. It is not your home. Respect that they have careers, limited PTO, limited funds. Their life should no longer revolve around you. Expect it and be happy about it!

STAY HEALTHY. Work out, eat well, stay social. Your bad choices shouldn't be their burden.

SAVE MONEY. You will need hospitalization or surgery or long term care at some point. Save for it.

DO NOT ARGUE ABOUT MOVING OUT OF YOUR HOME. If you are burning down your house, you need a more protective environment. Don't fight it. Be part of the solution and a decision maker, do not act like a toddler.

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