As Filipinos, we value close family ties so much but would you prefer living with your spouse's family or live in your own house? Why?

I prefer having our own house. I stayed with my in-laws for more than a year and our relationship that time became rocky because of several issues with the in-laws most especially with the decision-making. My mother-in-law is very dominant and we oftentimes clash when it comes to raising my son. After a year we got our own apartment. It's just small but it was a big relief on my part. We also get to enjoy choosing our own furnitures, designing the house, doing the grocery. Don't get me wrong, I have nothing against my in-laws. In fact, the advantage of living with them is that you have less expenses at home and mother-in-law can help you take care of the baby. But when it comes to building your own family, it would be much better to have a house of your own.