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Originally Posted by katerogers
Kitty,
WOW! Is that really true? It never dawned on me that anyone in this century and especially at our age would assume you can't have a platonic relationship with your roommate, if they're of the opposite sex. Granted, I've never lived with either but I would have to think that sleeping with your roommate would be the stupidest thing you could ever do. I just thought a man would be easier for a woman to live with. We don't compete for the same things. Jealousy wouldn't be a factor. Even decorating the homestead would not be an issue, for most men anyway. I was hoping someone reading this thread might actually be rooming with the same or opposite sex and might be able to provide some insight into the reality of sharing a home with a relative stranger. Now, I hope someone might be able to chime in on whether they found that they are being gossiped about at the local gathering hole. Frankly, I don't think I'd care, unless openly and socially shunned. Have you actually witnessed this kind of puritanical thinking?
Katie
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I saw this yesterday, and was going to reply, and then said no, but here I am typing. Kitty, I am going to respectfully disagree, and I mean very respectfully, because I have read through your posts and you seem very nice. I actually live in the neighborhood next to you and we have the whole gamut of people living here, it is so diverse and they are from every part of the Country. Some of my neighbors are old enough to be my parents, some closer to my age and all of them would LOVE to see a man move into my home. Platonic or not. This discussion has actually been held, and not at my request. But, I am at an age where there will be no more children and I have concerns about marrying again, unless of course George Clooney moved here and someone forgot to tell me.
With that said, for me having a roommate, unless they are a blood relative...I don't think I could handle it, personally. There are so many challenges and potential problems that could arise and I keep my life simple. I have built my castle and I am the Queen. Not sure I can change that. But, I will say, if the day ever comes and I extend the invitation to a wonderful man to share my home with me...he would be welcomed by my community.
Katie, personally, you might want to rent here first by yourself, test the waters and if you find someone to be roommates with go for it! The Golden Girls scenario could be fun...so could the Golden Boys!
Katie