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To think a one bed flat is too small for a couple?

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Egaman · 26/06/2024 11:02

I live in a one bed flat with dp. It’s a cute flat but small. The front door off a corridor opens straight into the living room, so you hear people walking right past your sofa. The only toilet is the en-suite. No outdoor space.

AIBU to think this too small? Especially for people on a reasonably good salary

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Disturbia81 · 26/06/2024 11:07

Ours was fine, why would we need more room as a couple? It was even okay with 1 child. Then second child came and had to move.

Warmduscher · 26/06/2024 11:06

My son and his girlfriend live in a small one bed flat because it’s all they can afford but they love it, because it’s right by the sea and five minutes from the city centre. They struggle with space but on balance they’re very happy there. But they both grew up in very small houses so I guess it depends what your expectations are.

JacquesHarlow · 26/06/2024 11:06

What is your DP saying? I’m presuming this post is some sort of poll to ascertain what the hive mind thinks, so you can present it back to him?

Olivie12 · 26/06/2024 11:06

It depends on your future plan. I lived with DH several years in a studio then on a one bed flat to save for a deposit. It worked well for us.

As a long term/permanent living arrangement, yes it would be too small.

Katherineryan1986 · 26/06/2024 11:05

If you can afford to move and want to move somewhere bigger then do so, otherwise, if it’s what you can afford, then it’s fine. My husband and I lived in a one bed flat for 18 months with a baby and managed.

NeverEnoughPants · 26/06/2024 11:05

It depends on the flat. Some one bed flats are spacious with lots of storage. Others are really small.

It also depends on circumstances. Do either of you work from home, for example, or have hobbies that take up a lot of space?

SBHon · 26/06/2024 11:05

Plenty of people live in that scenario just fine.

If you have the money for more space then go for it. If you don’t then make the most of what you have.

Peonies12 · 26/06/2024 11:04

Surely it's all personal? We lived in 1 bed flats for years before kids, always fine as we were both out at work / socialising most of the time. We wanted to spend our money on fun, travel etc rather than rent.

RedHelenB · 26/06/2024 11:03

I suppose it depends on how much time you stay in there. If it's mainly for sleep and the odd evening in I'd say it's fine

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