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<blockquote data-quote="DaisyFace" data-source="post: 301397" data-attributes="member: 6546"><p>Heather--</p><p> </p><p>I agree with the comments already posted here....</p><p> </p><p>and FWIW I understand EXACTLY where you are coming from. It's maddening to see the family running out of money and racking up the bills and you are the only one that seems to notice that, at this rate, you will be out of a house and home in no time....and worse, no one seems to care enough to even ACT concerned!! ARRGGHH!!</p><p> </p><p>So, under the heading of "Ya gotta do what ya gotta do..."</p><p> </p><p>Have a meeting where household expenses are all detailed in black and white. Here is what everything costs...</p><p> </p><p>Then, let them know that $$$$ is their share of the costs. This is what they will owe every month on the first (or the tenth or whetever) of the month.</p><p> </p><p>If they have any ideas for cutting back on expenses, now is the time to suggest it. Cut HBO? Fine. Hang clothing outside instead of using the dryer? Fine. Shop around for cheaper car insurance? Fine. Good ideas...</p><p> </p><p>If they cannot afford to live there with you at the current rate? Too bad...so sad. Either get another job or get another place....</p><p> </p><p>Because if they do not contribute what they owe, the bank or the landlord will have no problem throwing you ALL out on the street.</p><p> </p><p>Be tough! Take no prisoners!</p><p> </p><p>((((Hugs))))</p><p> </p><p>--DaisyFace</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="DaisyFace, post: 301397, member: 6546"] Heather-- I agree with the comments already posted here.... and FWIW I understand EXACTLY where you are coming from. It's maddening to see the family running out of money and racking up the bills and you are the only one that seems to notice that, at this rate, you will be out of a house and home in no time....and worse, no one seems to care enough to even ACT concerned!! ARRGGHH!! So, under the heading of "Ya gotta do what ya gotta do..." Have a meeting where household expenses are all detailed in black and white. Here is what everything costs... Then, let them know that $$$$ is their share of the costs. This is what they will owe every month on the first (or the tenth or whetever) of the month. If they have any ideas for cutting back on expenses, now is the time to suggest it. Cut HBO? Fine. Hang clothing outside instead of using the dryer? Fine. Shop around for cheaper car insurance? Fine. Good ideas... If they cannot afford to live there with you at the current rate? Too bad...so sad. Either get another job or get another place.... Because if they do not contribute what they owe, the bank or the landlord will have no problem throwing you ALL out on the street. Be tough! Take no prisoners! ((((Hugs)))) --DaisyFace [/QUOTE]
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