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Ann C
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Accepting Fh’s house? Help

Ann C, on January 26, 2020 at 9:37 AM Posted in Married Life 0 4
So, my future husband bought a house about ten years ago. It’s a cute, tiny ranch in a sort of rundown town. I, meanwhile, have dreamed of a big old Victorian or brick mansion in a city for years. How do I reconcile my dream with my reality?

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Latest activity by Melle, on January 29, 2020 at 4:38 PM
  • Caytlyn
    Legend November 2019
    Caytlyn ·
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    Can you afford a big Victorian mansion in the city? If so, maybe there is some compromise here. I've dreamt of a farmhouse designed by Chip and Joanna Gaines on 50 acres for years, but my reality is a 1000 sq. ft. condo. Is this about the fact that it feels like your FH's home and not yours, or about the fact that it's not your dream home? Has moving been a discussion?

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  • Meghan
    Master October 2019
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    I owned my home before my wife and I got married. She moved in and we have lived here for 2 years. We got married almost 4 months ago & just bought a new house together and will be moving soon. Is that something you can do? Live in his house for a while and later buy your dream home together? Sounds like a perfect compromise to me.
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  • Haley
    Expert October 2020
    Haley ·
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    I moved into FH's childhood home to help him take care of it when his mom got sick 7 years ago. It was supposed to be a short term thing. In the last 4 years I started making it my own because I didn't like it at all.

    We are FINALLY preparing to sell the house and choose a house together.

    My advice would be to appreciate that you have somewhere to live and try to slowly make it your own. Eventually you will probably be able to convince him to choose a home together where you can grow your family (kids, pets, whatever your choice is)...

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  • M
    Legend June 2019
    Melle ·
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    My friend moved into a house his wife had bought while they were dating. i think they were looking to get a different home later on in the future together. so like PPs said, is it something viable you guys can do later?

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