6 great ideas for granny annex living
There are lots of unwritten rules as you get used to living with each other, but a good few are as follows:
No 1 respect each others private space. Living in close proximity after a long time can be quite a challenge.
Having separate front doors, if logistically possible can be symbolic in maintaining a sense of personnel space.
No2 Discuss finances. If an adult child is financing the house, their parent can feel beholden.
Equally if the parent has contributed to a bigger hop use their child may feel indebted.
No 3 Work out who does what. Divide up the chores as much as practically possible so no one gets resentful.
And don’t assume a granny living in the annex means free child care!
No 4 Have a conversation about what care is needed, rather it being arranged without discussion or consent.
No 5 Keep talking.
Don’t bottle up your grievances: arrange regular times to sit down and give everyone a chance to express their opinion.
No 6 Try not to get lost in the day to day of life – remember to care and help and this will make you a kinder and happier person to live with in the shared property!
Please let me know others ideas so I can add to the list and halo others
thanks
David
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