Which begs the question: How does that work when youre single and dating?
And what do you even tell a prospective partner about your current living situation without feeling bad about yourself?
Beyond the pandemic, its now a cultural norm for singles and even couples to live with their parents.
There is honor in living with your parents if you are taking care of your parents.
House calls this knowing the three Cs: Communication creates Clarity, and clarity creates Confidence.
You might want to practice what that means and sounds like before sharing it with a date.
For example: When the pandemic hit, I was concerned for my parents.
I didnt want them to be alone and isolated.
Plus, finances got tight, so I felt like it would be best all around to live together.
That way I can be there to take care of them and we formed our own bubble.
And honestly, its nice to have them close.
What do you say?
Just like having a dog, or a roommate, or living alone.
She suggests you might want to bring up the conversation first by asking about your dates living situation.
Ask: So whats your living situation?
Do you live alone or with a roommate or at home…?
Then let them answer, and listen and comment on their situation.
Ask a question about it.
Then share: As for me, I live with my parents.
You might say, We have a lot of respect for each others space.
Im obviously an adult so I come and go as I kindly and we both contribute to household duties.
Whatever it is that you say though, House stresses, its important to be honest.
If its a situation that youre insecure about [be truthful about it].
For example, maybe you lost your job during the pandemic and thats why youre living at home.
So financially it made sense to move in with my parents while I got back on my feet.
Let them know your game plan of when your goal is to move out on your own again.
Communication creates Clarity, and clarity creates Confidence.
Talk to your parents about your expectations and boundaries when it comes to dating, she says.
Some people dont like to share much with their parents about their dating life, and thats absolutely fine.
But you should communicate your boundaries.
Whatever you decide, its essential that theres respect and communication between everyone, House says.
Of course, your date themselves might have their own space they dont mind sharing.
Many of the hotels include five-star hotels.
One app that offers this option is calledDayuse.
This is an opportunity to do some research and get creative.
This shows that your core values dont align.
And you dont want to be with someone who doesnt value one of your core values.
So if someone judges you based on their perceptions, its an uninformed judgment.
I like to call this PrioriDating, she says.
Its about figuring out what your top priority is when it comes to finding a partner.
House says that once you determine that priority, then you will find and fulfill this need.
This isnt about dating based on a list.
