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might struck someone as eye-opening, but by turn of fate, i am not married and approaching middle age, currently living alone, there are both pros and cons. Biggest benefit are huge as anyone's guess, privacy, do whatever at home but iam also concerned about being aloof and geting used to it eventually. I am not rushing to meet and marry soon either. so other option is to get roommate, that is also pros and const with pros being more social but cons are hard which is loss of privacy, potential lifestyle conflict. what do you think is the best?
You really want to be middle aged with a roommate, like you are still in college? After your mid 20's a roomate should be your significant other, or a pet.
My uncle during his 35 to 45, had a room mate. He was and still is a confirmed bachelor.
If economics plays a factor....having a roommate is the best investment!
Mind you it would help that some compatible person be chosen.
Unless you are into some bizarre habits or have ocd,germaphobia,,or other conditions that deter an amicable cohabitating situation ?
There is safety in numbers.
Op, how are you to get along with? How do you see yourself in 20 years? Alone and lonely are two different things.
My uncle tried life with roommate, benefited from it economy wise and from having social comraderie. Once he got older he was set to downsize and be alone.
might struck someone as eye-opening, but by turn of fate, i am not married and approaching middle age, currently living alone, there are both pros and cons. Biggest benefit are huge as anyone's guess, privacy, do whatever at home but iam also concerned about being aloof and geting used to it eventually. I am not rushing to meet and marry soon either. so other option is to get roommate, that is also pros and const with pros being more social but cons are hard which is loss of privacy, potential lifestyle conflict. what do you think is the best?
Why would you even think about a roommate?
It's time to realize where you are in life. Buy a nice home. Enjoy life.
might struck someone as eye-opening, but by turn of fate, i am not married and approaching middle age, currently living alone, there are both pros and cons. Biggest benefit are huge as anyone's guess, privacy, do whatever at home but iam also concerned about being aloof and geting used to it eventually. I am not rushing to meet and marry soon either. so other option is to get roommate, that is also pros and const with pros being more social but cons are hard which is loss of privacy, potential lifestyle conflict. what do you think is the best?
Don't you have a 6 year old daughter? (Your previous post)
Do you have joint custody, does she stay at your home sometimes?
If so, I would think carefully about getting a roommate that is a stranger.
-Where do people even find trustworthy, safe roommates anymore?
My uncle during his 35 to 45, had a room mate. He was and still is a confirmed bachelor.
If economics plays a factor....having a roommate is the best investment!
Mind you it would help that some compatible person be chosen.
Unless you are into some bizarre habits or have ocd,germaphobia,,or other conditions that deter an amicable cohabitating situation ?
There is safety in numbers.
Op, how are you to get along with? How do you see yourself in 20 years? Alone and lonely are two different things.
My uncle tried life with roommate, benefited from it economy wise and from having social comraderie. Once he got older he was set to downsize and be alone.
economics is not a huge incentive although nice to save on couple of hundred bucks a months.
I dont think myself is lonely, since i am active, busy working and plenty of housechores. But common across this age spectrum, going out,r&r is a becoming rarity.
You really want to be middle aged with a roommate, like you are still in college? After your mid 20's a roomate should be your significant other, or a pet.
pet is possible, i know several folks of mine do that, but sometimes i see pet as a companion as sign of desperation. will put some folks in irate, but i really think that so.
might struck someone as eye-opening, but by turn of fate, i am not married and approaching middle age, currently living alone, there are both pros and cons. Biggest benefit are huge as anyone's guess, privacy, do whatever at home but iam also concerned about being aloof and geting used to it eventually. I am not rushing to meet and marry soon either. so other option is to get roommate, that is also pros and const with pros being more social but cons are hard which is loss of privacy, potential lifestyle conflict. what do you think is the best?
Hmmm. I think 'best' would be to entertain in your home more often. Invite friends over once a week, or once a month for game night, or wine night, or whatever.
You like your privacy, which would definitely be hampered if you took a room mate. But, you're not fond of the isolation...so invite friends over.
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