[quote] You need to start by asking for what you want. Even if you get laughed at, it sets the table for negotiation towards fairness. (If you open with something you think is fair, negotiations will only lead further from a fair resolution not towards it).
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so basically i should ask for the stars and settle for the ground, right? :)

since she isnt packing i did all her fragile stuff since she bought bubble wrap...taped a post it to the top of each box with the contents on it so she would know what it was.