I can't totally agree, sparkle, because I can think of some situations where someone might have a roommate.
A good example is my first cousin - he graduated from the University of Texas with an architecture degree, then moved out to San Francisco and found a job. He makes very good money, but the cost of living there is unbelievable, so he is almost forced to live with a roommate to help with the cost of his rent (he pays about $1800 a month for a small apartment).
Granted, he made the choice to move out there, but on the flip side he probably found a better job because of it.
This is actually a very American way of thinking. I don't think that any other culture empasizes "independence" more than Americans do. Why "not needing anyone else" is so important, I don't know. Many cultures do favour interdependence and multi-generational living. They add wings onto existing homes so that the grandparents, children and grandchildren can all live together. Everyone works and helps out around the house. What's so wrong with that?
I share a house with a high school friend of mine. We both came in Canada from Europe not too long ago. We are both single mothers and the fathers live back home. So no joint custody, no CS. For us, this is a great way of sharing the expenses and responsibilities. The girls are keeping each other company and we can take turns in going out and dating people or just meeting friends. We cook and shop together, so the girls are always having a healthy home-cooked meal. Sometimes one of our mothers comes for a few months, which make things even easier for us. We both have a fairly good income, but it would be a lot harder the other way.
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I can't totally agree, sparkle, because I can think of some situations where someone might have a roommate.
A good example is my first cousin - he graduated from the University of Texas with an architecture degree, then moved out to San Francisco and found a job. He makes very good money, but the cost of living there is unbelievable, so he is almost forced to live with a roommate to help with the cost of his rent (he pays about $1800 a month for a small apartment).
Granted, he made the choice to move out there, but on the flip side he probably found a better job because of it.
Eric
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This is actually a very American way of thinking. I don't think that any other culture empasizes "independence" more than Americans do. Why "not needing anyone else" is so important, I don't know. Many cultures do favour interdependence and multi-generational living. They add wings onto existing homes so that the grandparents, children and grandchildren can all live together. Everyone works and helps out around the house. What's so wrong with that?
Yes, I have found this board a great place to get my *ideas* challenged. I say that like it's a good thing, which it is.
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