We agreed in the divorce settlement that he could have liberal use of the house
why did you agree to such a thing?
Plainly, I was stupid and I didn't realize the impact that decision would have on my pysche post D!! I thought a liberal visit would mean more time he would spend with D17. Guess I also felt like I didn't have a choice because the house is in his name now and he already paid me half the equity. I am living here rent free.
If I had it to do over again I would handle a lot of things differently.
On the thoughtful side he has hired someone to do the yard work for me (although I never minded mowing the lawn. I would rather he hired a maid and I would do the yard work