I'm not moving to a smaller apartment. I have to rent a house so I can rent out a room or two to international students. It actually works out cheaper than renting an apartment. I have pets and apartments don't take pets, well dogs anyway.

A three bed apartment, and there is no such a thing where I live, is almost the same rent as a house. If you get a house with one or two extra bedrooms your rent will be less than if you rent the apartment.

I have been a single Mom for 12 years and sometimes have to do this. Although we are in an economic crisis, the rents where I live have not gone down at all. Just the way it is.

He is avoiding me at the moment. Does not want to be around unless my son is home. I have no idea if he thinks I'm being unreasonable or not. Thems the rules so he will have to deal with it or move out. International students are the best bet, they pay more and are more respectful of house rules. They are also here to learn the language and culture and go to school so they have no time for the shananigans our teens get up to.