I used to want a huge house until I lived in one
I prefer the coziness of smaller places, easier to clean and maintain also. Huge houses feel so cold and soulless to me. I don’t see the appeal anymore. I was so much happier when I had less.
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FreddieUK · 70-79, M
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.
CrazyMusicLover · 31-35
@FreddieUK This is the problem we're facing now. My mom inherited a house that she isn't really attached to and sees as very impractical but I love it there and think it's in the perfect location. She would rather have a small modern bungalow and I totally see her point but it's so hard to imagine to let that house go just like that.