#personal-space

#personal-space

By that point in our relationship, Al and I recognized that we live completely opposite lifestyles at home. I like creature comforts and wanted my dream lakeside home in Portugal. Al was interested in becoming even more self-sufficient, living off-grid if possible. Al already owned about an acre of land in Portugal. He put a yurt on the land, and now lives there without running water and with only limited solar power.

"It had been beautifully rehabbed, retrofitted, and restored from the nondescript, bog-standard, acoustic-drop-ceiling-tiled office space into the beautiful, sunny, fresh-walled jewel box full of opportunity I saw during the apartment tour."

The couple agreed to host the newlyweds but were uncomfortable with the request to sleep in their master bedroom, citing boundaries and personal space.

I think what happened in Strasbourg is just me asking for personal space at my work place. I don't know why that is even a topic of discussion, frankly.

"In a yoga class, interruptions can be distractive, especially the sound of a metal water bottle clattering to the floor, shattering the calm atmosphere."

Deciding to share your home with your partner is a significant step, and giving them a key could influence your relationship’s dynamics in unexpected ways.