I decided to continue living with my ex after we broke up. It was awkward at first, but now it actually works.

I've been living with my ex while saving money and building a life abroad.

Aaliyah Alexander I was living with my boyfriend when we broke up, and he suggested we continue living together.

After looking into my options, I realized that staying roommates would be the best financial move.

It was initially awkward, but acknowledging the situation and setting boundaries helped.

I met my ex in Spain, on a warm October night in 2024.

He approached me as we were both walking home from a boxing class and confidently started a conversation.

About two weeks later, we went on our first date .

A few months after that, we took our first weekend trip together.

In April, he surprised me with a key to his home.

By June, I'd moved in.

Our relationship was built on genuine care for one another.

Throughout our relationship, we always sought to support each other's well-being and growth.

Of course, we had bumps here and there, but they were never significant enough to change our respect for each other.

That's why, when we agreed to break up in August because we saw our lives going in different directions, I wasn't at all surprised that we found a way to continue living together.