Imagine this: You’re deeply in love with your partner, and you’ve been planning to buy your first home together. You’ve been dreaming about the decor, the family gatherings, and the joy of owning your own space. But suddenly, your partner’s parents throw a curveball – they want you to take over their mortgage instead. This is the predicament one couple found themselves in, and it’s causing quite a stir. Let’s delve into this emotional rollercoaster.
From Best Friends to Lovebirds

Dreaming of a Home Sweet Home

The Unexpected Curveball ⚾

A Plea from the Parents

A Dream Shattered

The Unwanted Mortgage

The Old House Dilemma ️

Feeling Trapped ⛓️

A Firm Decision

The Unwanted Promise

The Final Standoff

The Unexpected Twist

Love, Dreams, and a Mortgage: A Tale of Heartbreak and Independence
Imagine you’re on the cusp of realizing your dream of owning a home with your partner, only to have it shattered by an unexpected request from your in-laws. This is the emotional journey one woman found herself on, as her partner’s parents asked them to take over their mortgage. Despite her dreams of a new home, she was faced with the prospect of living in an old house in a bad part of town. The situation escalated, leading to heated discussions and a heartbreaking decision. As the drama unfolds, the internet has been buzzing with opinions on this complicated situation. Let’s see what the world has to say about this… ️
Don’t listen to them! You’re not selfish for prioritizing yourself!

Trust your gut and don’t let others control your decisions

“Hellll no” – A resolute NTA

A**hole in-laws want a free winter house. No escape.

NTA. RUN!

Stand your ground! Don’t let him cross your boundaries.
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NTA: Don’t set yourself on fire to keep them warm

Don’t get involved in their mortgage, it’s their responsibility

Agreeing with commenters, NTA warns against taking over mortgage!

Concerned about financial burden and resale value. NTA for worrying.

Reevaluating love and mortgages: NTA, partner unwilling to compromise

NTA. Don’t let their mortgage become your nightmare
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“NTA. Don’t take over their mortgage. It’s not your responsibility. “

Not the a**hole. What’s the unexpected dilemma?

Reasonable to refuse taking over mortgage, they should sell house

NTA – Stand your ground! Don’t let them exploit you

“NTA. Taking over the mortgage on a house you don’t own never ends well.”

“NTA, don’t pay rent for freeloading roommates. “

Escape the trap! Get your own house and freedom!

Splitting up beats living with in-laws half the year!

NTA: Stick to your guns and buy your own place

NAH: Buying a house without marriage? Risky business

NTA. Ambiguous terms? Legal marriage needed for financial protections. Bad idea.

Debating the semantics of mortgages and homeownership

Paying all the bills and not owning the house? No way!
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Living with in-laws for half a year? Hard pass!

NTA – Living with in-laws: a dealbreaker?
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Living in their house? NTA. Find a better home

Excited for update! Not the a**hole.

NTA. A hill to die on. This won’t end well.

No equity, no rights, just paying rent. A tough situation.

Wanting your own space in a relationship

Partner not supporting you? NTA for not taking financial burden

NTA: Don’t pay for their vacation home. Reconsider your relationship.

NTA and DO NOT DO IT. Terrible financial decision

NTA. Deal breaker? Time for a serious conversation

A resolute comment against making a regrettable decision.

NTA, but the parents are. Draw a hard line

Don’t do it! So many red flags, NTA!
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NTA. Don’t do this.

“NTA. Buying a home filled with someone else’s stuff “

Avoiding a mortgage trap, NTA

NTA, but investing in a home without marriage is risky

NTA: Taking over a mortgage without ownership is a bad deal
