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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Unless my DH and I are swinging from the ceiling, I'd just have an open door policy.  Just make sure she understands that you can't stop (whatever) when visitors show up.  Have her take your kids for a walk or to the park or whatever.[/quote]

Why have separate houses at all if your front door is a revolving door for your parents?  If you are that compatible and if you feel no need to have your own personal space and privacy, why not just live with your parents?  Seriously, you all could save a ton of money by living together.[/quote]

I love my own parents and my ILs, but no way in hell would I want to live in the same house with either of them.  Then again, I also don't let either of them just show up unannounced all the time--they understand boundaries and call to plan when we will get together.  They also happily watch the grandkids when needed, if it works with their schedule. If they have plans, we hire a sitter or don't go out.   It's a level of give and take and respect for everyone.  [/quote]

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