My wife grew up in a joyful, loving family. Sadly, when her father was fifty-seven, her mother passed away. Naturally, it was a very difficult time for my father-in-law, trying to cope with his loss. We decided to sell his flat, split the proceeds, and have him move into our home until he found a way through his grief. It seemed sensible.
At first, I figured hed stay with us for about six months, then find his own place, but that wasnt how it played out. He really enjoyed living with us. He never chipped in for council tax or groceries. I cooked for him, washed his clothes, and kept his room tidy. He simply went to work each day. His life was almost like being on holiday.
He stayed eleven years. Over time, he started lecturing us constantly about what we should do and how we should do it. He made up his own house rules and, frankly, we grew weary of it. Eventually, we decided to buy him a house just outside town. He was healthy and still in good shape, perfectly capable of living on his own.
We bought him a place and did everything required so he could settle in comfortably. But then, my father-in-law began inventing tales about heart trouble and various ailments. Its clear he makes things up just so he can stay with us. I no longer want that. I want to finally relax and be with my own close family. Im exhausted. What should I do?
