On the other hand, she has a valid point that if the house must be renovated in order to be sellable, then we should do so, though not necessarily now.

Also, taking the glass is half full philosophy, her willing to compromise on a 10 day trip, and traveling together, is maybe not bad? That is, a real dialogue is happening?

Luke

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M 1984, D 2016
Living a new life.