DEAR ABBY: My fiancé and I have been together for 14 years. A few months ago, his mother told us she had inherited a home that had belonged to her parents, and she wanted to gift it to us. I was skeptical because any gift from her comes with tons of strings attached.

Ever since he has been helping with the upkeep of the house, my fiance’s mom insists it be done on our day off.

We were told it would take a few months to get the paperwork in order, so in the meantime, could we help with the upkeep of the property until we moved in? We agreed, but she dictates the day and

Dear Strings: Grit your teeth, count your blessings and accept reality. This won't last forever, and in the end, you will be richer for it.

My fiance and I have two days off each week. On one of them, we are off together, and on the other we aren’t. We planned it that way. Well, ever since he has been helping with the upkeep, my fiance’s mom insists it be done on our day off.

My fiance and I have two days off each week. On one of them, we are off together, and on the other we aren’t. We planned it that way. Well, ever since he has been helping with the upkeep, my fiancé‘s mom insists it be done on our day off.