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I'm going to miss my house!

cjackson1481cjackson1481
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Getting married in 4 week to the man I've waited my whole (57 years) life for, and am moving into his home for several reasons, all good and valid.  The problem?  I love the home I've owned and lived in for 15 years.  I'm going to move from a 20 year old townhouse with big rooms, lots of light, and a garage to a 60 year old bungalow with tiny rooms (my queen sleigh bed won't fit), small windows, street parking.  Now, I don't need anyone to say "it's just a house". I know that.  I just want to hear from and commiserate with other women who have been in the same boat.   Thanks,gals and happy weddings!
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Re: I'm going to miss my house!

  • Lisa50Lisa50 member
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    May I be a bit of a contrarian?  I'd like to say this, "It's not just a house."  From the way you've described your present home (again, not just a house), you have made a tough choice.  My H made virtually the same choice as you have, he sold his townhouse -- with a TON of space -- to move into my smaller house.  He had already decided he was going to downsize at some point, but I often marvel that he made that choice for love.  Awwwww ...

    Don't sell yourself short.  You're doing a pretty cool thing.  I'm not so sure I could do it.

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  • deniseflemingdenisefleming
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    Two years ago I sold the townhouse that I owned and purchased a single family home with my FI.  Two years later and I still miss my old home at times.  It was in the neighborhood where I had grown up and raised my two sons.  What do I miss the most?  It's just having space that is totally MINE.  With a fantastic counselor, FI and I have adjusted and we are now just 24 days from our wedding.  I do think that I will always miss my old house a little bit, tho.  It has all the memories of me and my sons... having tons of teenagers running through it, the accomplishment of owning my own place after a grueling divorce... it symbolized a lot more than simply a house.

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  • gourmetwineauxgourmetwineaux
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    I can totally relate! After moving to Phoenix, I had a house built, picking out all the amenities and decor, and later designing hardscape for the backyard. I LOVE my house! It is exactly what I have always wanted...and the first brand new house I have ever had, though I have only been in it for 5 years. FH's house is older, smaller, and needs some work done on it. Thankfully, it is also a horrible commute for me for work (as mine is for him). Our best option is to sell/rent both and buy a different house that we both love. But I was literally crying the other day thinking about leaving my house.
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