6 reasons you should consider a housemate in retirement
<p>Whether you’re looking for relief from the financial strain of living alone or would simply appreciate the company, a roommate after 60 can be a good idea. Sure, you won’t be able to walk through the living room naked, but at the very least your neighbours, who on multiple occasions must’ve been disappointed with your decision not to install window curtains, will appreciate it.</p>
<p>Here are six reasons seniors should consider a finding a housemate after 60.</p>
<p><strong>1. Sharing house expenses</strong></p>
<p>Paying utilities solo can become quite expensive. And who has ever had a good time paying rent? If you’re living alone these expenses can impact greatly on your spending money each week, but if you find a housemate you’re literally cutting these expenses in half. While it’s important to keep the lights on and a roof over your head, it’s equally as important to spend money on things you love.</p>
<p><strong>2. Sharing chores</strong></p>
<p>The dreaded chore-timetable has fractured many a share house populated by young adults, but it’s actually a good idea. Many hands make light work and having a housemate around to help with the chores can be a game changer. Splitting chores with a housemate means you’ll spend less time scrubbing grime from the bathroom walls and more time doing what’s important. </p>
<p><strong>3. Meet new people</strong></p>
<p>With a housemate or two you’re exposing yourself to an entirely new network of people. As we all know (some of us more than others) it can be quite difficult meeting new people when you grow older, so having a roommate who’s got a brand new bunch of friends to meet, greet and enjoy, means you’re going to have a great time and ultimately expand your social circle.</p>
<p><strong>4. Safety in numbers</strong></p>
<p>Unfortunately, the world can be a pretty dangerous place, even when you’re behind closed doors. The good news is that if you’ve got another roommate you’ve got an extra pair of eyes, ears and fists (hopefully you won’t need them) should you need to fight your way out of any unfortunate jam. It’s always nice to have someone else around if you hear something go bump in the night.</p>
<p><strong>5. Good to have someone around in case of emergencies</strong></p>
<p>If you’re living alone and you have a fall far away from the phone you could be toast. But having another roommate around to help get you back on your feet can be the difference between life and death! It’s always nice to know there’s someone out there who’s watching your back.</p>
<p><strong>6. Always nice to have some company</strong></p>
<p>And for no other reason, you should get a roommate after 60 because you like people and you need some company. Social isolation doesn’t do anybody any good, so if you’re over sixty and living alone then you can do a lot worse than finding a roommate to share your space with.</p>
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