My boyfriend and I are thinking about moving in together, but we're both fully wfh and I'm kind of dreading that. The alone time I get now feels really necessary for my sanity. My current roommates are in office, so I have the place to myself most of the day, and it's the best part of my day. Is it weird that this need for alone time is one of my main hesitations about moving in with someone I actually want to live with?

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I’m in something similar. We actually starting WFH together at my place. When I have meetings or need to really focus I’ll go into my home office and when I don’t, I’ll go work in the living room with him and we’ll have the tv in the background. This has helped me get used to the idea of how it would be if we lived in together. So maybe have a few trial runs at your place or his to see what works for you/how it feels, and what you would need if you both move in.

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You’re being responsible thinking things like this through

I’d look for at least a 2 bedroom apartment if you can swing it. Make sure there is somewhere designated as an office space so you’re not in each other’s way

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No it’s normal. Everyone’s work style and intro/extroversion are unique. I got a coworking space as a freelancer so I’d have the option. Or even a good cafe in the neighborhood can do the trick

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communication communication communication. make an ad if you need to that explains you're an introvert and will NEED alone time even if you are in the same place together.

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