In a dilemma about cohabiting with her boyfriend while valuing her current affordable apartment, the letter writer seeks advice on balancing personal space needs with relationship pressures. With a stable one-bedroom at a low rent amidst gentrification, she fears losing housing security if they break up after moving together. The advice column suggests evaluating options like him moving into her apartment while considering the financial risks involved in moving into a pricier two-bedroom.
"Moving is expensive and finding yourself priced out of your neighborhood of choice if this isn't your 'forever' relationship would be doubly difficult."
"If I give up my apartment to move in with him and then we break up, I won't be able to afford rent in our area again."
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