The article recounts the author's experience hosting their in-laws for 38 days due to financial constraints, which created a challenging living situation in a small apartment. Despite feeling obligated to accommodate them due to previous financial help, the author faced struggles balancing work and personal space. Initial awkwardness arose from cramped living conditions, but patience and the necessity of clear communication and bound-setting evolved as essential lessons for cohabitating during their visit, directly affecting the author's routine, work-life balance, and interactions with in-laws.
I learned that communication and boundaries are crucial for successfully sharing a small space.
They'd been our financial safety net multiple times over the past year, covering our rent and some bills.
I wanted to say, 'But this isn't a camping ground in Germany; it's our apartment!' but I didn't.
I work from home as a freelance writer and typically work from the living room to avoid working in the same room where I sleep.
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