Buckle up, folks! We’ve got a juicy family drama brewing… Meet our leading lady, a 41-year-old work-from-home wonder who’s found herself in quite the pickle with her boyfriend, Matt, and his 7-year-old daughter, Phoebe. With Phoebe’s mom moving to a new pad and a baby on the way, this blended family is facing some serious space issues. Will our heroine have to give up her sacred study for her stepdaughter? Or will they find a solution that works for everyone? Get ready for a wild ride filled with accusations, misunderstandings, and maybe even a lofty solution! ️
Family Drama Alert: Stepmom vs. Stepdaughter!

♀️ Phoebe’s On The Move… And Into Stepmom’s Space?

Sleepovers at Dad’s: A New Reality for Phoebe

WFH Woes: Stepmom’s Job on the Line?

️ Sharing is Caring… Or is it?

️ Moving on Up… But at What Cost?

Home Sweet Home… Courtesy of Gran

Accusations Fly: Who’s Being Selfish?

Update: Misunderstandings Cleared Up!

⚕️ Super Dad, Super Nurse, Super Partner! ♂️

Cooler Heads Prevail: A Heart-to-Heart

Money Matters: Surprise, Surprise!

Crunching the Numbers: A Lofty Solution?

♀️ DIY Dreams: Quotes and Crossed Fingers

Stepdaughter Status: Confirmed!

Family Feud: Study Space Showdown!
Well, well, well… it looks like our leading lady and her boyfriend, Matt, have found themselves in quite the conundrum! With Phoebe moving further away and needing a place to crash at dad’s, the pressure is on to find a solution that works for everyone. But with accusations of selfishness flying and a near-phobia of debt in the mix, it’s not going to be easy! Thankfully, after a heart-to-heart and some number crunching, it seems like a lofty solution might just be within reach. ️ Let’s see what the internet has to say about this family drama!
NTA. Commenter applauds OP’s willingness to accommodate stepdaughter and offers advice.

NTA stands up for herself and sets boundaries with entitled boyfriend.
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Renovation is the best solution. Boyfriend needs to address anxiety
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OP offered solutions, boyfriend called her selfish. NTA

Woman refuses to give up office for boyfriend’s daughter. #NTA

Woman refuses to sacrifice workspace for boyfriend’s daughter. #NTA

Girlfriend’s boyfriend should save up and respect her space.

Savage advice but can’t argue with the logic

Definitely NTA. Your home, your space, your rules.

Suggests getting a loan for attic office, recommends counseling and prenup

Protecting job and home. Boyfriend’s behavior raises red flag. NTA

Secure your asset! Clever solution to partner’s request.

Defending her right to her office space, NTA.

Financially irresponsible boyfriend expects free ride, commenter is NTA

Reasonable solutions suggested, budget plan could ease tension

Person suggests alternatives, calls out boyfriend’s selfishness. NTA

NTA! Set boundaries and let him find a suitable place

Woman refuses to give up office for boyfriend’s daughter. NTA.

Compromise suggested for boyfriend’s daughter’s office request

Creative solution suggested for dad’s office dilemma

Remodeling office is okay, but clarify financial arrangements with Matt

Attic conversion adds value and privacy. NTA for reasonable suggestions.

Attic as an office? Practical solution or cramped workspace?

Offered solutions, but beware of common-law husband. NTA

NTA but beware of being taken advantage of. Attic reno suggested.

Unmarried woman is being taken advantage of by boyfriend

Stepmom suggested solutions, partner needs to get over himself.

Boyfriend’s daughter wants office, boyfriend wants free rent – NTA

WFH woman reconsiders relationship with inconsiderate boyfriend.

Comments turn vicious despite positive update

No house, no demands. NTA for not giving up office.

Legal concerns raised for unmarried cohabiting couples.

Fair to expect him to pay for loft conversion. NTA

Keep your office, renovate instead! NTA

Protect your home, don’t let boyfriend’s daughter take over. NTA

Encouraging response to prioritizing self-care over partner’s financial issues.

NTA prioritizes work, suggests practical solutions for boyfriend’s daughter’s room.

Don’t give up your office for his daughter. NTA

Dump the dude, you’re NTA and make 5x more!

OP clarifies situation, glad for progress, all care for Pheobe ❤️

Attic conversion is a fair alternative to giving up office

Her house, her rules. Not wrong for not giving up office. #NTA

Working from home? Keep your office. NTA

Unfair financial burden on woman to accommodate boyfriend’s child

Passionate plea to not sell house for boyfriend’s daughter’s sake

Unwilling to foot the bill for boyfriend’s daughter’s room

Boyfriend doesn’t pay rent and dictates what to do with YOUR house? NTA

Sharing is caring, but don’t forget to protect your assets!
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Home office for boyfriend’s daughter? NTA, that’s a bad idea

Compromises offered, converting attic to bedroom is best solution

Woman refuses to give up workspace for boyfriend’s daughter. NTA.

Woman defends her right to keep her office space
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Savage response to a selfish boyfriend

Compromise is key! NTA stands her ground.

Finding a compromise for office space with step-daughter.

NTA. Boyfriend needs to respect her work space and pay for upgrade.

Woman stands her ground and is deemed not the a**hole

NTA prioritizes work and Phoebe’s comfort in tough situation

Rent free boyfriend throws fit for study? NTA, renovate attic

Woman stands her ground: Not the a-hole!

Boyfriend demands change in HER house, she’s not the a**hole

Convert attic to office, raise home value, spiteful yet practical.

Reasonable compromise offered but boyfriend wants control. NTA

NTA. Remodeling the attic is a good compromise

Dump the selfish BF who wants your office. NTA

Boyfriend’s entitlement to her paid off home is ridiculous

Remodel the attic for extra space, he should pay rent. NTA

Supportive comment calling out boyfriend’s freeloading behavior.

Secure office space is vital for household support. NTA

Boyfriend’s entitled request for home office? NTA, not even close.

Partner not paying rent and being rude? NTA, dump him

Suggests solution for office conflict without giving it up

Boyfriend wants to ruin her livelihood for his convenience. NTA
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Financial arrangement is absurd. NTA for not giving up office

NTA suggests converting attic to bedroom for boyfriend’s daughter

User questions why boyfriend moves in rent-free and offers no contribution

NTA and a money issue? Boyfriend needs better money management skills

Don’t give in! NTA. You’re not responsible for their housing.
