Post by Deleted on Sept 8, 2021 13:23:34 GMT
Looking for input from others who think they prefer living apart in a committed relationship.
I've had people around me asking "So are you guys considering marriage? Living together?"
We have mutually decided that marriage is not for us (both been there done that and don't believe marriage has much to do with commitment. We are anti-marriage lol!)
I have a teen at home and won't be considering changes to my living situation until he's on his own. At that time, we agree it would be foreseeable that we move in together. There are a lot of good things about cohabitation, and the financial aspect of saving money by combining living expense is one we like, so we can save and spend money together on things we want to do.
Access to each other isn't a huge consideration, as our current lifestyle involves having time together daily. Both of us are happy with the generous quality time we have.
On the other hand, I truly love being alone, in my own space. It is hard to imagine not being able to retreat, into my own sanctuary. It's something I know for certain I need to be happy and balanced, and I'm not sure how I could achieve this cohabiting. I've lived with partners in the past but I can't compare then to now as I am different, and this relationship is different.
Those in good relationships now, what does this look like for you? Any ideas to share?
Here is an article about such a thing.
introvertdear.com/news/why-living-apart-together-works-for-me-as-an-introvert/
I've had people around me asking "So are you guys considering marriage? Living together?"
We have mutually decided that marriage is not for us (both been there done that and don't believe marriage has much to do with commitment. We are anti-marriage lol!)
I have a teen at home and won't be considering changes to my living situation until he's on his own. At that time, we agree it would be foreseeable that we move in together. There are a lot of good things about cohabitation, and the financial aspect of saving money by combining living expense is one we like, so we can save and spend money together on things we want to do.
Access to each other isn't a huge consideration, as our current lifestyle involves having time together daily. Both of us are happy with the generous quality time we have.
On the other hand, I truly love being alone, in my own space. It is hard to imagine not being able to retreat, into my own sanctuary. It's something I know for certain I need to be happy and balanced, and I'm not sure how I could achieve this cohabiting. I've lived with partners in the past but I can't compare then to now as I am different, and this relationship is different.
Those in good relationships now, what does this look like for you? Any ideas to share?
Here is an article about such a thing.
introvertdear.com/news/why-living-apart-together-works-for-me-as-an-introvert/
