Visiting a friend for a weekend, I observed how she manages with her partner their shared space. It became clear to me that one is a neatnik, she might even say obsessive about it, and the …
Letting Go of Good Housemates
Letting go of a good housemate is a sad thing. But it happens. For a good percentage of my adult life I've lived in a shared housing environment--platonic and romantic--where in all cases it didn't …
How Emotional Bank Accounts Grow
Harriet heard the front door open and the jangle of keys. From the sounds, she recognized that it was her housemate, Mary. Mary came into the kitchen where Harriet was putting together a salad. A pot …
Asking the Right Questions in Your Housemate Interview
She knew she hated dirty dishes in the kitchen sink. It didn’t seem so important when she interviewed to live with others in a large house. Remember an interview is an important part of the housemate …
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Experiences of Home Sharing (and What Makes it Work)
Ellen is an experienced home sharer. She has had two experiences of home sharing as the householder (the person who has the lease) and two as a home seeker (the person who is moving into someone …
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Expectations for Future Home Sharing
I am currently participating in the Discovering Shared Housing webinar, and it has me thinking of my personal home sharing expectations for the future. It's super important to take the time to get to …
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