I used to want a huge house until I lived in one

I knew a guy who never wanted a house with a garden because he grew up in one and saw how much work it is. 😅 He bought an apartment and last time I saw him he looked happy.

Personally, I'd love to have a small house with a middle-size garden to fit a few trees, seasonal flowers, a strawberry patch and some vegetable patch in it. Even if it would be a lot of work. But...location matters much more than anything. How much sun would I get? How much noise is there around on average? Is it in the middle of the city and some nearby high building would be looming over it? How much privacy would I have? Is neighbourhood safe? Are your neighbours decent people? Is there a risk that someone would build a new shopping/business center right across the street?

It's difficult for older people who have brought up a family in a large home and have perhaps nursed a spouse through their last days in the same place to let go of a place which has become 'empty' and too big to manage economically. The emotional ties are naturally strong. If they could find the 'cozy' place to move to and release the building for a growing family, perhaps they would find a peace of mind that building management does not give. Memories remain, wherever we are.

I kinda agree with you to some extent. It feels cold and lonely when I visit my parent's place. It feels like a mansion sometimes.

The larger the house the more maintenance and cleaning you have to do. Unless you have a gang of servants its not really worth it.

I would love to have a huge walk in library though.

I know exactly what you mean.

Relatable. Sometimes the more you have the more empty and lonely it feels.

It’s the same with a garden. I’d be content with a patio now.

"What you own, ends up owning you" - Tyler Durden, Fight Club 1999