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Why intentional communities often struggle

My cohousing community seemed perfect when we moved in but now there are constant arguments about noise and pets and shared responsibilities and I wonder if living this close to people is sustainable

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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Designed proximity can intensify rather than resolve the interpersonal challenges that exist in any human group.

Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

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