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To give myself box room?

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freshstartere · 01/01/2026 15:13

My marriage broke down a couple of years ago, exh was emotionally/psychologically abusive and I can't see myself ever wanting to be in a relationship again. I just have zero interest. I am still reasonable young - early 30s.

The kids are with me 90% of the time and we have 3 bedrooms, one large, one medium, one small. I was planning on redecorating their rooms this year as they're getting older and it occurred to me why am I in my room? I don't do anything in there except sleep and they would really benefit from being bumped up a room size so DD2 from box room to medium, DD1 from medium to large.

I can't think of any reason not to except it goes against the norm?

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RandomMess · 01/01/2026 15:16

I know another single parent that did this.

Entirely your decision.

4babiesforever · 01/01/2026 15:15

I would probably do the same in your situation actually, and then as the kids grow up and live out start moving back up rooms again lol

Lightuptheroom · 01/01/2026 15:15

I did exactly that when it was ds and I in a 2 bedroom house. He had the largest room as spent time 'in his room' where like you I literally slept in mine. It definitely works and you still have the separate space to sleep in.

freshstartere · 01/01/2026 15:14

ugh - title should read 'to give myself the box room'

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