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Relationships
fromBusiness Insider
3 days ago

My boyfriend and I live in a 500-square-foot apartment with another couple so we can afford New York City rent

Four young adults share a two-bedroom apartment in New York City to afford living costs while pursuing careers, navigating compromises and negotiations as the price of financial stability and community.
East Bay real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 week ago

A Portland room rental pilot puts new Oregon SRO rules to the test

Oregon legalized single-room occupancy housing statewide, enabling cities to permit SROs in residential areas as an affordable housing solution to address the housing crisis.
fromApartment Therapy
2 weeks ago

What Ruined Our Marriage Made Us Perfect Roommates - For 16 More Years

When we were married, this was an enormous problem. We never went out with other couples or had dinner parties together because he was never available after 5 or 6 p.m. I went everywhere by myself: theatre, films, museums, opera. Even our vacations did not align, so I traveled alone. It is ironic that one of the things that ruined our marriage - opposite schedules, which meant we rarely saw each other - was the exact reason we could happily cohabitate for two-plus decades.
Relationships
Relationships
fromBusiness Insider
4 weeks ago

Gen Z is mastering the art of the public breakup, and there's now a mini economy around it

Public breakups occur frequently and can be intensified by settings like spicy restaurants, small living spaces, and concerns about roommates or parents.
Real estate
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

16 years later, I'm not unhappy': the rise of Britain's multigenerational flatmates

Rising rents and barriers to homeownership have increased long-term house-sharing among older renters, driving more multigenerational flatshares and age-diverse households.
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Parenting
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

I live on the same property as my ex. Our daughter doesn't have to move her stuff around and gets time with both of us.

Divorced parents can live on the same property to prioritize their child's stability and reduce living costs.
Real estate
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

The death of the living room: It's hard to invite people over not everyone wants to sit on a bed'

Increasing numbers of rental house-shares lack living rooms, causing isolation as occupants eat, sleep, socialise and work in bedrooms to save on rent.
LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
3 months ago

Can a 'speed roommating' event help you find a perfect match in L.A.?

In-person speed roommating mixers connect people seeking rooms or roommates to find affordable shared housing and build community amid rising Los Angeles rents.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

I've always wanted the perfect reason to declutter. Now I've found it | Adrian Chiles

Choosing constrained living and shedding possessions can free money and time to prioritize experiences and reduce inheritance expectations.
Relationships
fromSlate Magazine
6 months ago

Help! I Think My Roommate Is Up to Something Bizarre in His Room. I Can Smell It.

A housemate likely urinates in his bedroom, causing recurring urine odor and sounds; housemates should address the issue collectively and involve landlord or a professional.
Real estate
fromBusiness Insider
6 months ago

Co-living spaces are more than just 'adult dorms.' They could be a solution to the housing crisis.

Co-living provides affordable, convenient housing with vetted roommates, furnished private rooms, shared amenities and services, and can leverage office-to-residential conversions to expand affordable housing.
Mental health
fromBusiness Insider
6 months ago

A year ago, I moved in with 5 strangers. I was nervous, but the benefits have outweighed the drawbacks.

Living in a shared house with five working-professional roommates increased daily social interaction, improved mental wellbeing, and produced unexpected physical health benefits.
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