"We met in 2022 during grad school, began dating in the spring of 2023, and went long-distance when she moved back home to the East Coast later that fall. We'd take turns visiting each other for a few days at a time, until we were finally given the opportunity to live in the same time zone. I accepted a job in New York in early 2025, without living in or near the city, and my girlfriend's parents made it possible."
"I was excited to finally have a job offer, but at first, I wasn't sure that I'd be able to take it. The role required me to relocate to one of the most expensive cities in the country, and after eight months without a full-time job - I'd just been doing freelance work and some side jobs - I couldn't realistically sign a lease."
Last year I moved from Michigan to Connecticut to live with my partner and her parents after a long-distance relationship that began in 2022. The partner and I met in grad school and dated starting spring 2023, then continued long-distance when she returned to the East Coast. Her parents offered a place to stay so I could commute to a New York job in early 2025 while saving money. The arrangement allowed me to accept a costly relocation despite eight months without a full-time job. Living with her family provided financial relief and emotional support after a layoff.
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