A women's commune sounds like a great retirement option. But I have my doubts
Think back to those terrible flatshares in your 20s. Cohabiting with friends can seem like a dream, but the reality is sometimes less Golden Girls – more Young Ones
TL;DR
- Women in friendships with male partners sometimes fantasize about living together.
- Platforms like Upworthy and AARP have explored the concept of older women forming "Golden Girls" style communes.
- Workshops like "Golden Girls Weekend" run by the Modern Elder Academy discuss communal living for women aged 50-70.
- Founder Chip Conley noted women are more likely to discuss living together than men.
- An Upworthy poll showed mixed preferences for communal living, with many preferring proximity but not cohabitation, and a significant portion wanting their own space.
- The author is hesitant about the idea, recalling negative experiences with flatmates in her twenties.
- The author suggests that increased independence and differing habits in older age might lead to conflict in shared living situations.
- The article concludes that maintaining separate addresses might be the best way to preserve friendships.