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How to maintain independence while sharing space

I moved in with my boyfriend but I miss having my own space so much I sit in my car just to be alone.

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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Love's invitation to merge can feel like a threat to the self that needs solitude to survive.

Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Place attachment — loving where you are?”

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.