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She has even taken over our master bedroom.

I see from the old thread that JoAnn brought up from below, that your mother has money, so she can afford to move out. If you, like your brother, are waiting for an inheritance, which is why you've kept her intruding on your home and marriage for fourteen years, then just give that up. Make her spend her money on her life now so that you and your husband can have your own lives now. If your brother doesn't like it, he can move her in with him. If she doesn't like it, she can ask to move with him. Otherwise, out she goes, to her own place. Fourteen years -- enough is enough!
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lealonnie1 Jan 9, 2026
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I would like to ask a question here on your post to whomever wants to answer it.

Why would you need to even ask this question when clearly the answer is so obvious?

If you're resenting your mother occupying your master bedroom, move her out. It's your house. If you don't want her living there anymore, same answer. Move her out.
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PeggySue2020 Jan 9, 2026
The mom has tenancy after 14 years. And I’m guessing mom was moved into the master suite because it had an adjoining bath easier for her to get to. If that wasn’t the case 14 years ago, it certainly is now.
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I have to ask why 14 years ago you decided to give up your bedroom?
And was your husband in agreement with this decision? (I bet not)

What are your mothers needs that it was decided that she move in with you?

First thing you do depends on what needs your mother has.
If she is cognizant (and I hope not because if she is cognizant and allowed you to give up your master bedroom for her that is a selfish thing to have done..and not in the best interest of your marriage)
You sit down and tell mom that she has to leave. she can go to a Senior housing in the area, get an apartment, move to Assisted Living or Independent living based on her needs .If moving out of the house is not possible then if she has not been paying her FAIR SHARE or ALL household expenses that starts now. so if there are 3 of you in the house she pays 1/3 of EVERYTHING mortgage, insurance, cable, gas, water. And she begins to pay you for ANY care that you are providing. Look up what a caregiver costs in your area and that is what she pays you. In addition to her fair share of expenses.

If mom is not cognizant then you begin to look for caregivers that will help you, And move mom to another bedroom.
If it is getting difficult to care for mom then you start looking for a facility that can meet her care needs.

But you start by moving mom to another bedroom and take back your life, this is your house, your life, your marriage.
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AlvaDeer Jan 9, 2026
For me, this absolutely says it all. Our OP's note here serves to warn others of impulsive choices that have ongoing consequences.
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You asked pretty much this same question back in Mar 2023 and got 9 answers. Looks like nothing has changed.

https://www.agingcare.com/questions/i-resent-my-mother-who-has-lived-with-us-for-the-last-11-years-what-should-i-do-480439.htm
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You are the one who put yourself in this situation and you are the only one who can get you out of this situation.
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I suggest that you start now to plan for her move to a different residence.
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Move mother out of your master bedroom and not ask "why should I do this"? Because you are resentful, burned out and ASKING what to do. It's like taking a baby to sleep in your bed, after being told not to, and then being resentful of the 10 yr old sleeping in your bed in your master bedroom. Actions have consequences that then must be remedied.
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SamTheManager Jan 9, 2026
Right on!
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Refer back to all your other posts for the same advice. Why are you in the same situation since 2023?

Are you just looking to vent and get sympathy or do you want real change? The problem lies within your inability to solve the issue. I suggest therapy to help you. Then real change can happen.
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Why should I do this
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Rosered6 Jan 8, 2026
I think you're less likely to really resent your mother if you get her out of the primary bedroom and out of your home entirely. If the latter seems excessive, then tell her that it's time for you and your husband to have the primary bedroom and that she needs to have a different bedroom.
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Start by moving her into a different bedroom. Then work on moving her out. What are her finances? What income does she have? How old is she?
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