Jeff and I, along with our doberman Laddy,\u00a0have been living in our 30-ft trailer for 5 months now.\u00a0 Being together all the time in a small space is something that anyone who is considering being a “full-timer” needs to think about carefully.<\/p>\n
Being in a small space and also being away from normal routine where you see other people regularly – coworkers, neighbors, friends from church or activities etc. – is a big change.\u00a0 We get to meet new folks all the time, but in a few days we leave the area and it’s just us again.<\/p>\n
Each of you has to be considerate of the others occasional need for space, you have to be neat and keep things picked up and in their place, and you have to enjoy each other’s company.\u00a0 If you aren’t already happy with the habits and company of your partner before you are living in a small space far away from family and friends, full-time travelling won’t work for very long unless both of you are able to make some changes and concessions.<\/p>\n
We have learned that other people, whether full-timers or just on a vacation, are very friendly and helpful.\u00a0 We enjoy chatting with new friends and neighbors, but realize that in a few days we’ll each go our separate way and then it’s just us again.<\/p>\n
Jeff and I have had no trouble at all adjusting to this lifestyle.\u00a0\u00a0 We’re still expecting to be living this lifestyle for another 5-10 years!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Jeff and I, along with our doberman Laddy,\u00a0have been living in our 30-ft trailer for 5 months now.\u00a0 Being together all the time in a small space is something that anyone who is considering being a “full-timer” needs to think about carefully. Being in a small space and also being away from normal routine where … Continue reading Living together in a small space<\/span>