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Let’s Get Married, But Live In Different Houses! (Or Have Separate Bedrooms)
Would you live in a different house from your husband or wife? Or would you have a bedroom each?
One thing for me is sure; if I ever get married again or buy a house with my partner, the condition is: I need my own bathroom.
Call me whatever you want to call me, but I was spoiled. I grew up with my own bathroom, and since then, I have struggled to share one. I just hate it. And if I am going to commit my life to a lifetime commitment, I want to make sure I will be comfortable with it.
After starting saving for a house, I am even thinking about saving for bathroom renovations and additions because I want my kids to also grow up with their own bathrooms. I know for some people, I probably sound nuts, and I don’t care. I will be happy knowing I don’t have to share a bathroom and neither do my kids.
Once upon a time, I used to judge people who got married and lived in different houses or had separate bedrooms, and now I think, well, whatever moves your boat. You need to do what works for you, not what other people are doing.
Sometimes, I miss living on my own because I love spending time alone. It’s hard for me to be with my partner all the time on the…
