I [25F] want to live on my own
I [25F] currently live with my boyfriend (in his late 20s). We’ve lived together for a little over a year now and for the most part it’s been good. We both handle our weight.
Recently I’ve been feeling slightly frustrated, not with anything particular — but sometimes I wonder how my home would feel if I lived on my own. I moved out young and lived with roomates until now whereas he lived with his parents up until moving in together. I feel like living on your own is a very important part of becoming an adult and I want to experience that for myself and I also wonder if he would benefit from something similar as well. I’m still kinda young and don’t want to be stressed about joint finances, whose turn it is to do what chore, and who forgot to put what away- especially when it’s a partner not just a roommate. Living together is a big step and I’m not sure if we were ready for it. I miss going on dates and spending purposeful time together.
I love him to bits and don’t want him to think this has anything to do with my feelings towards him, or our relationship. I’m worried if I say something I’ll hurt him and it will stick in his mind. Maybe Im thinking too much into this.. I wonder if the feeling will pass and I should just let it go?