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Ask Aunty: what can I do about the boarder who pays no board?

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A family friend is living in your spare room and not paying board, with no end date in site.(Getty Images: milan2099)

A family friend broke up with his wife and has moved in to your spare room, which you usually rent out to help cover your bills and the mortgage.

He shows no signs of finding his own place, and now seems to be developing romantic feelings for you. Your teenaged kids are starting to wonder what's going on.

How do you get him out of your spare room and retain the friendship?

Guests:

Lizzy Hoo, comedian

James Findlay, presenter, Regional Drive ABC South Australia and Broken Hill

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Every Friday we challenge our guest "Aunties" with a dilemma posed by you — to discuss, unravel, and maybe even help solve. Send your dilemma via email on the Life Matters web page. Keep it to 150 words and you can always use another name.

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