I've got friends who live in Texas who tell me they would like to experience winter - just once to see what it's like! As far as I'm concerned I could care less if I ever saw snow again. We should give this country back to the Eskimos!

Yes, it's great to be settled in back in the city. Toronto has much "milder" winters than we have here in Ottawa and much less snow. It wouldn't be so bad except that it drags on for 3 months!

I was fortunate to be in Jamaica over the Christmas holidays but arriving home and having to face the cold weather wasn't easy. I could certainly get used to living in a warmer climate!

Yes, I moved about a month ago and love it where I am now. Our winter so far hasn't been too bad except for the 3 or 4 times we've had freezing rain which is worse than snow by far.

Yes, friendships are precious and I can probably count on one hand the "true friends" I've had during my life. I thought Eileen and Dave were good friends and we have had some great times together over the past 20+ years, but there comes a time when you have to face up to the reality that they were using me and this has been hardest for me to finally accept.

Now that I've finally made the move, I'm sure everything will work out for the better. Happy New Year to you as well.

Whereas it's true that we've been sharing expenses, the fact is that over the years they have taken advantage of me - even before I moved in with them 18 months ago. Then, just over a year ago they "borrowed" $5000 for roof repairs promising to pay me back within a month. I should have realized then that they had no intention of paying me back and so things started going downhill from then. So, my moving out is definitely a negative reflection on them.

I totally agree. Even though I've been friends with Eileen & Dave for almost 25 years, living together has definitely caused a strain on our relationship that I hope will get back to "normal" once I've made the move.

It definitely isn't easy ... and takes practice before you can stop feeling guilty for not trying to please everyone!

It's very important to realize that you have a life too.