I can see where you are both coming from as I have been both sides of the fence, for some years I actually lived with my mum with my ex and two children.

Now I have moved away over 700 miles so all I get are the phone calls.

I prefer living away from her and get on far better than when I did when living with her. She is a great mum but hard work, you feel unapreciated (spelling) and over used. You feel like the others in the family are favoured and that she takes their side more often than not.

While living away I get on great with her in fact I have her coming for Christmas week this year and although I am a concerned I know its only for a week then I can say goodbye see you in April.

Its left to my sisters and brother to do the day to day things with her and trust me my brother LOVES writing a cheque and taking her out once in a blue moon to look good.