Work-Life Balance • doom665 • 6d ago

My husband [M22] and I [F21] have been living apart for the past few months.

My husband is set to separate from the military on March 21st and has secured a job near his family in Florida. However, he feels uneasy about me living with his family and our baby, as he will be staying with them. Their house is quite messy, and there are many people living there. Our house in North Carolina is currently for sale, and we can't afford to pay both our mortgage and rent at the same time. Therefore, I'll be moving to Ohio with our baby for a few months since my parents have an almost empty house and are happy to let us stay rent-free. The job in Florida offers better pay than my husband currently receives, which will improve our financial situation and help us pay off some debts. I won't be working since our baby was just born at the beginning of February. My mom is really upset that my husband isn’t moving to Ohio with us, but my dad is more understanding; he told my husband that he needs to do what’s best for his family and that it's impossible to make everyone happy. My mom wants my husband to find a job in Ohio, but we genuinely can't afford a pay gap unless we dip into our savings, which doesn’t seem like a responsible choice. While neither of us wants to be apart, we view this as a temporary sacrifice that will help us achieve a more stable future. I could really use some advice on how to navigate this situation. I don’t want to upset my mom, as she tends to get very anxious about things, and it ends up stressing me out.


neptunefox97 • 6d ago
How do you plan to communicate your reasons for the living arrangements to your mom in a way that reassures her while also being honest about your family's needs?
hunter149 • 6d ago
What specific concerns does your mom have about your husband not moving to Ohio with you?