Yes, we could definitely move into a townhome or even just a smaller home so the mortgage is not so huge and I have more funds available to outsource home maintenance stuff. And eventually I would likely do that. But for a while I've been thinking that figuring out how to stay in this house for the next 3 years would probably be ideal:
1). it offers the kids some stability, they love the community and have many friends here they play with every day. I would hate to take that away on top of D. 2). it offers me some stability, I'm comfortable and feel safe here, know all the neighbors, know folks who will help me in a pinch, etc. 3). we just brought this house 3 years ago and likely would not get our money back if we sold right now, waiting a couple years *might* give us a better chance. 4). staying here for the next 3 years ensures the kids don't have to move schools 5). who knows what might happen in 3 years, maybe at that point I would be able to afford it on my own. Maybe H and I would be back together. Maybe I will have a sugar daddy ;-)
Anyway, overall seems more prudent then selling and moving any time soon.
M: 42 H: 43 M: 8 years S7 and D4 H has D19 and S25 from previous M Bomb: 3/6/14 OW discovered, EA & PA 1st separation, 10 days, decided to reconcile & moved back in. Fail 2nd separation: 5/1/14
