I recently was called by the lovely Elizabeth Tilley of the Courier Mail a division of News. com.au . Where I was the featured relationship expert in her great article:
Looking for a flatmate or a soulmate? You might just find both in one of these suburbs.
Relationship psychologist Philipa Thornton said a romance born from a flatmate friendship could lead to a successful life partnership.
“It is a fabulous basis because domestically you’re going to have an idea of what they are like pretty quickly,” she said.
“Proximity makes the heart grow fonder and that can be a really lovely foundation for a relationship to form from a friendship base.”
Relationship psychologist Philipa Thornton.Source:News Limited
Ms Thornton said with a more traditional dating relationship someone’s true colours could remain hidden for quite some time, but a flatmate romance fast-tracked what was normally a slower process.
“The honeymoon phase could be over quicker when you’re living with someone 24/7,” she said.
It can be a great foundation for lasting love.
Originally published as When flatmates become soulmates
I’ve definitely found my soulmate! And we lived together far before we were married 🙂
Oh that is wonderful, glad you are with your soulmate,
thanks Taura!
Best Wishes Philipa
I agree – it’s why my husband and I lived together for a year before deciding that our relationship was ready for the next step. You learn a lot about a person when you share domestic space with them!
Dear Tina,
yes sounds like it really deepened your connection and level of knowing for each other, so pleased ofr your both!
Best Wishes,
Philipa