For context: I’ve still yet to live on my own. And even if I had all the means to do so, by choice I still don’t think I would. I think I’d be too scared at night, and get lonely, without knowing there was always somebody close by.
I just want a dog and to live close enough to friends that I could hang out when I need to but be alone when I need it too.
I’ve lived with over a dozen different roommates cumulatively, and only a few of them caused substantial problems.
Had maybe a total of 10 months where I didn’t have any roommates. Living alone was meh.
I’ve had nothing but bad roommates since escaping where I grew up. I got the opportunity to live on my own (with my cat) in September and my mental health has improved so much. I had fears of being lonely or scared, but I actually feel more empowered in this space. I don’t feel so lonely because I have friends online, my cat, and if I had any local friends I could have them over without worrying about roommates. I can also host guests overnight without clearing it
I love being able to have my own space, especially a creative space, but I’m way too broke to rent alone right now and having roommates through the pandemic has been a huge god-send. Chore rotations, board game nights, cooking meals for each other, drunk political discussion… I can handle weeks alone but I would not have wanted to live by myself the last two years. Helps that they’re all lefties and at least vegetarian.
When I get spooked I just hang out with my cat. My cat has better senses than me including the ability to see ghosts so if she’s not concerned then everything must be fine.
