Why communal living might change your life

This episode of NPR's Life Kit explores the concept of co-living as a way to build community and combat loneliness. It challenges the modern ideal of isolated living and presents co-living as a return to more communal ways of life. The episode features insights from Jillian Morris, who lives in a co-living space and offers advice on creating successful communal living arrangements. The podcast provides practical tips for those interested in co-living, including considering personal desires, choosing compatible housemates, addressing potential conflicts, and designing shared spaces, particularly the kitchen, to foster community. It also highlights the benefits of shared resources, skills, and childcare in a co-living environment, using examples like the "Wow House," a co-op for queer women over 60, and Sindhu's experience in a Brooklyn brownstone.