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I'm Living With My Ex; Not As Bad As People Think
Business Insider • • science
Key Points:
- The author met their ex in Spain in October 2024, and after dating for several months, they moved in together by June before breaking up in August due to diverging life paths.
- Despite the breakup, the author chose to continue living with their ex to manage financial and visa-related stresses, prioritizing stability over the typical advice to cut ties immediately.
- The initial weeks of cohabitation post-breakup were awkward, marked by changed routines and limited interaction, until a moment of vulnerability led to an open conversation about their unusual living arrangement.
- They established new boundaries and rules, including maintaining friendliness, providing emotional support, and restricting affection to friendly hugs, allowing them to coexist peacefully despite no longer being a couple.
- The author plans to save money to move out eventually but appreciates having a stable home environment with their ex during this transitional period.
