anonymous
This FML is from back in 2016 but it's good stuff
Don't come
Today, my parents and in-laws are in a bidding war for the house next door, since we are about to have a son. We're not even sure if we want them living this close. FML
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aj9319 16
Get a dog and train him/her to build a shit barrier in their yard to keep them away from your house.
NinjaZombieV 16
I would normally say that having parents or in laws close would be good for helping with the baby...but not that close to you.
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aj9319 16
Get a dog and train him/her to build a shit barrier in their yard to keep them away from your house.
anthonydpalm 18
I see what you did there
collinchildress 12
Ahhhh as did I. Very very cleaver
youdontsay123456 21
#36, What exact meat do we need for that cleaver
CheekyRaccoon 27
If they should purchase the house next door, everything goes to slow motion every time they come over, while your sound system plays ode to joy. Then the hilarity insues.
Saberguy13 9
and then your mother pats you on the head through the mail slot.
AcieMcG 21
Lol I was waiting for this, one of my favorite sitcoms.
oathkeeper99 31
I hope you have thick walls or else they might not be getting any other grandkids anytime soon!
NinjaZombieV 16
I would normally say that having parents or in laws close would be good for helping with the baby...but not that close to you.
TweetAnne 13
They should just split it.
darshini_ii 24
You should speak to them immediately before they take any decision regarding buying the house.
SixthSinEnvy 39
Or even speak to the realtor. Explain the situation and maybe they'll be kind enough to not let go to either.
soulreaper12296 28
#37, I don't think you can just go to a realtor and tell them not to give the house to someone just because you don't want them living next door; unless you have proof their stalking you or have a restraining order against them, things like that. And I don't think a realtor would legally be allowed to not let someone make an offer on a house just because someone asked them too.
SixthSinEnvy 39
A family photo and a pregnant belly are proof. Look, all I'm saying is maybe the realtor 'might' consider her inquiry for the house to go to another couple. I highly doubt that her parents and in-laws are the only ones bidding on the house. And as these comments show, no one likes the idea of their parents or in-laws living anywhere on their block, let alone next door. You never know unless you try, maybe the realtor will show sympathy and understanding.
Cyrus00 41
Or they'll just jack up the price knowing what's at stake.
Mightytall 35
Hey, having family close by is not a bad thing at all, unless there are serious hate issues. Just think of all the times you can drop off junior next door and go on a date! It's a win-win scenario for everybody.
darshini_ii 24
You can do that either way. You don't necessarily need them to live next door.
Inkoseh 33
That isn't always the case. They'll be right next door. Try saying no to a visit when they're right there and all you want to do is NOTHING that evening. Good Luck! My MIL lives 20 minutes away. I think you need at least a few miles between you to keep sane. There would be no privacy!
WreckeRalph36 18
I would say it's awesome having family close but in your case OP I don't think so. Besides a bidding war for the house next door is kinda creepy....
Cow_Girl_Lilly 24
If it's the first grandkid I understand them wanting to be close. But they should never be that close.
myGRAM 14
Trust me, you don't.