Tamara’s son, Kostya, once contacted her and said, “Mom, there are four of us, and you’re alone.” Let’s rent you a home in the country and pay for it ourselves.” Kostya is 35 years old and has a wife and two young children. He brought his wife to the house where he lived with his mother after their wedding, and they’ve resided there ever since. Initially, the young couple intended to save for a down payment on a mortgage, but as it turned out, that wasn’t so simple.
Prices rose as earnings fell. They kept putting it off until better times, but those times never seemed to arrive. And they haven’t talked about their own apartment in a long time because, according to them, they live in a huge one with everything they need in a handy neighborhood.
“The grandchildren are growing up right before my eyes, and it’s sometimes unbearable to be around them.” I’m aware that I’m no longer as appealing to them. Sharing a home slightly impacted my connection with my daughter-in-law. “They clung on as best they could,” Tamara adds.
“The young couple’s only way out of this situation,” Tamara explains, “is to move into a rented apartment.” I understand how difficult it is for them to raise two children. But we live in a posh neighborhood, and they won’t find anything suitable here. They should relocate, possibly to the suburbs. And Kostya just recommended that I rent an apartment while they stay in this two-bedroom one.”
“What is the point of having a two-bedroom apartment?” You’d be OK with a studio apartment. You no longer need to commute to work, and you no longer need to spend money or time on transportation. There will be woods, clean air, and friendlier people if we get an apartment near the capital. If you miss us, just hop a train and you’ll be here in half an hour. I swear I’ll see you at the station.”
“Certainly not. You two should relocate and get your own place. You could also benefit from some fresh air. What are your thoughts on who is correct in this case, and what is the best approach for them to deal with this difficult situation?”