My girlfriend and I share an apartment with another couple. We've had to set boundaries, but splitting costs makes it worth it.
A personal account details the financial and social benefits of two couples sharing a single apartment to manage rising living costs. The author highlights the importance of setting clear boundaries and financial agreements to make the arrangement successful.
Why it matters
Co-living arrangements are becoming an increasingly common economic strategy for young adults facing high urban rental prices.
Sharing an apartment with another couple isn't easy, but for us, the pros outweigh the cons. Riley Runnells My girlfriend and I share an apartment with two of our friends, who also happen to be dating. Figuring out how to split the bills wasn't easy, but it's been financially beneficial for all of us. Living with another couple has its challenges, but having my best friends down the hall is worth it. It's the perfect morning: birds chirping, coffee steam rising, and my girlfriend and I sit down together to read. It's what we dreamed of when we thought about moving in together. Everything is perfect until we're startled out of the dream by another couple making breakfast mere feet away — and we remember we're not alone.
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