Reflections on Living Alone vs. Communal Living: A Personal Experiment
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10mo ago· 9 min readenOpinion
100/100
Golden Brown
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Crisp on the outside, thoughtful on the inside. A keeper.
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Summary
The article explores the author's personal experiment with living alone after years of communal living, reflecting on societal expectations and personal preferences. It delves into the pros and cons of both lifestyles, questioning whether living alone truly leads to greater productivity and happiness.
Key quotes
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I wonder whether I might be more productive if I came home to a peaceful, empty apartment.
Society in general - and my father in particular - asks when I’m going to ‘grow up’ and get my own place.
Notes from my experiment in a one bedroom apartment.
Notes from my experiment in a one bedroom apartment
