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Would you share a double room to save on rent?

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shteiner · 07/03/2019 21:59

DD and her gf have been together for four years and are graduating this year. They are planning to move to London where they will work/further study. They are currently planning on sharing a room in a flat in order to save on rent. They can get a fairly large bedroom centrally and still save money. Do you think this is a good idea?

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shteiner · 07/03/2019 22:00

In their eyes they are getting a nicer bedroom and much better location and still saving money so win win. However, I am a tad apprehensive that they'll want to strangle one another after a week or so. Of course I'm just being nosey old mum !!

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Crunchymum · 07/03/2019 22:03

They are partners? Like they are in a relationship? I don't see the issue.

I share a bedroom with my partner (And yes I do occasionally want to strangle him )

JollyGiraffe · 07/03/2019 22:04

It would mean they are moving in together as a couple.

How old are they?

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Catscratchclub · 07/03/2019 22:05

When I left uni me and my boyfriend at the time got a bedsit together. Some of the happiest times of my life! I did however, also want to kill him too. It’s what being that age is for, surely?!

PrawnOfCreation · 07/03/2019 22:06

Been together 4 years and sharing a room. Heavens what will the neighbours think!

MightyAtlantic · 07/03/2019 22:07

It's quite common for young couples to do this, I think. It would be tough going if you were sharing with a friend all the time, but if it's with your partner it's surely just like living together in any other situation?

Mum2jenny · 07/03/2019 22:10

Seems ok and normal to me. What are your specific objections?

Cwenthryth · 07/03/2019 22:12

With a partner, yes of course, that’s completely normal! I’ve lived in a 6 bedroom house with 10 people because most rooms were couples. It’s busy and cosy but completely normal. I loved it at the time.

SoyDora · 07/03/2019 22:13

If they’re a couple, surely it would be more unusual for them to have separate bedrooms?

PeanutB · 07/03/2019 22:13

I'm not sure OP is referring to them being in a relationship but more girl friends rather than partners? But i may be wrong, I see no reason why they couldnt share a room either way if they are close.

SoyDora · 07/03/2019 22:14

But if they were just friends you wouldn’t normally refer to them as having ‘been together’ for four years?

starzig · 07/03/2019 22:15

I think it's fine. A lot of couples share a bedroom if they can't afford a house big enough for separate bedrooms. If they are happy, they can save money to put toward a bigger flat to have their own rooms later if they like.

PeanutB · 07/03/2019 22:16

Well in that case, not sure why they would have seperate bedrooms lol?? I'm confused why thia is an issue.

blueskiespls · 07/03/2019 22:18

I'd have thought it would be odd not to share a room with your partner if you are 'together' and living in the same house?

MumUnderTheMoon · 07/03/2019 22:37

I shared a room with a mate to save on rent we had bunk beds it was grand.

safariboot · 07/03/2019 22:53

As long as neither of them snores they'll be fine.

EyesAreNeverClosing · 07/03/2019 23:00

As they have been together for 4 years I think it's fine as presumably the relationship is quite stable. If it had only been a few months I would be more concerned about what would happen if they split up and they only had 1 room. One of them can always go to a communal area or go out if they need a bit of space.

NuffSaidSam · 07/03/2019 23:05

I think if they have access to communal areas it will be fine - it will just be normal living together.

If it's one of these house shares where every room is a bedroom, so there is no escape from each other I would be wary. It would be a shame if they split because of the living conditions and I think anyone would drive you mad if you had to be in one room with them all the time!

BackforGood · 07/03/2019 23:13

@shteiner
I think you need to come back and clarify if your dd is thinking of sharing a room with a friend / pal / mate.... 2 single beds (as the title sort of implies) or if they are a 'couple' / partners / in a relationship as the opening post suggests, as that will affect everyone's replies.

Illuminore · 07/03/2019 23:33

I think the OPs question is do you think they should rent a room in a house share as opposed to an entire flat to save money.

Deathraystare · 08/03/2019 07:52

If they are in a relationship (lovers) then yes it would be fine to share. If they are just mates then no I think it is good to have your personal space. Mind you, only you know what your daughter (and possibly her partner/friend) is like.

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