Dear Eric: I wrote to you months ago about my partner of eight years and his 25- and 29-year-old daughters who live with him, stay up all night and play games and sleep all day. ( “Delayed Engagement” ).

I did not want to go through with the engagement or move in with him until something changed.

Update: I have separated and am thriving. We continue to be the best of friends, yet I don’t have the stress nor have the high blood pressure. I refuse to enable adults living at home as if they’re children.

– No Longer Delayed

Dear Delayed: Thank you for the update. I’m glad that you advocated for what you needed.

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