This is how I want to live in my retirement/if I found myself alone - AIBU?

[PacificDogwod]

They were in the news this morning

I had never heard of this group and know nothing about them specifically.

But surely the idea of living in larger groups while your privacy is also maintained, but with support of others around you is the way forward?
I do NOT expect nor want my DCs to care for me - if they want to be in contact with me, great, but I know I cannot make them and I would not wish them to feel obliged (I've seen my mother almost finished off by caring for my demented grandmother who lived to 101 ).

It's the idea of community that appeals.
That, and no men - they just complicate things!

What are your thoughts?

One good thing about it is it seems as though you can have a cat, although I wouldn't like the idea of having to discuss with the other residents if I wanted another one after mine died.

I also find the laundry thing quite off putting, why does it have to be a communal laundry? I'd much rather have my own washing machine!

The restaurant kitchen will also deliver to the flats if requested/required

Sign me up

Ive looked at a co-housing community before with view to possibly applying, but the one I visited was too small both in terms of size of housing units and also the number of people involved so didn't apply, but is something I'd like to do at some point. Lots are limited as you have to buy in, but more now are partnering with housing associations so include rental units as well as owner occupied, I really like the community whilst having own space ideal

I seen this on tv and was very jealous, I'd like to move in with them now!

ssd, yes, me too!

But that's maybe just because I have too many children and they are getting on my nerves at times, a house full of articulate women who actually help do the laundry sounds like bliss

I think it sounds wonderful - hopefully places like this will become more common

No. No, no, no. No.

I'd love the camaraderie. I dont have any women in my life, apart from friends. I miss the company of women.

I think this is a great idea.

Bit taken aback at those who assume that because it is all women that there will be more gossip and back stabbing than in any other community. But then my widowed father is the biggest gossip around, and constantly falling out with people.

This sounds absolutely brilliant. I wish there were more schemes like this - though I suppose if I feel like that I should get up and make it happen myself, just as these women did.

I really like that the group has made provision for inclusion of women who won't have the kind of money needed to buy into the housing, and who need social rent.

I think they all sound really thoughtful women, who have taken a great deal of time and trouble to get this right, and are open to adapting as they go on.

I think they all sound really thoughtful women, who have taken a great deal of time and trouble to get this right, and are open to adapting as they go on.

Yes, I agree.
I also admire the sheer stamina! 18 years to make it happen, only one of the founder members able to move in.
I hope if these kind of schemes become more common, they come to fruition more quickly.

ssd, I hear ya, woman! Why do you think I'm on MN?? 4 DSs, one DH, a male dog and male guinea pigs - yes, our household is rather male dominated and fart jokes abound.... [despair]

It sounds lovely.

I love my DH and we've been married for 16 years. I hope we'll be married for life. If he died I would never live with another man and would love to be part of a community of women.

This from OurBlanche
"I have to admit I have half arsed thoughts of being a nun should my life go that way. Well, sort of, without the religion!

Cloistered, with plenty of time to grow veg read books, make/paint stuff, cook and not have to interact with the outside world... a modern, female Cadfael smile Sounds good to me!"

This is me too exactly!!!

If I can bring my cat, and still have access to Netflix and white wine - then it's just perfect for me too!