Posted by alexandra_k on March 7, 2014, at 20:57:18
In reply to Re: Nope. » Partlycloudy, posted by Phillipa on March 7, 2014, at 20:31:23
> I wouldn't want a roommate. Have to learn someone else's habits all over again.
Perhaps. It really does depend on the set-up. E.g., split level and you pretty much get a floor to yourself - perhaps only sharing kitchen. Hard to know what is available in the area. It is common in the US to have ensuite bathrooms, at least. And often there is more than one living area which could be more or less private vs shared depending on negotiation.
Some people eat out all the time. Other people live in the kitchen. So hard to know with that, too. And then you have people who work shifts so living with them can be like ships passing...
It can be nice to have your own space... But some communal / shared space too. That way if you do feel lonely there is potential there... Most of the people I know really enjoyed their time flatting with others... They look back on it as some of the best memories of their life. If they split up from their present relationships they would be back looking for 5 people in a house (the trouble with just one other is that insofar as a relationship forms it will be intense because their won't be another... influence / input. But then 3 can be like ganging up... But then 4 can be a little like 2 and 2... So 5... Some people swear by 5).
Ugh.
heh.
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