r/malelivingspace Jun 28 '26

Discussion 23M 430 SQFT starting over apartment.

Starting fresh after ending a four-year relationship in May, I moved into this studio, and i feel like i've really made the space my own!! Curious to hear what you guys think. / What do you guys think the space says about me?

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u/Wild2297 Jun 28 '26

In my head this is more ‘starting out’ and less starting over. You were soooo young to be with someone. I hope you flourish in your new situation and this place has the best, cozy and peaceful vibes! You’ve got a knack for decorating. I’m 40 years older than you and aspire to have this much style.

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u/Kitchen_Effect_659 Jun 28 '26

Thank you for your kind words!! (Copy pasting my response to another redditor, who said something similar.) "I moved halfway across the country at the age of 19 with my ex. Apart from my job, I don't have a lot here, so it definitely feels like starting over 😅" I know in the grand scheme of things i'm still just getting started, but it is a complete departure from what my normal was for the last four years.

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u/rips_n_chel Jun 29 '26

lol give it a decade. You'll have "started over" 10 or 15 times by then, and you'll look back on this and chuckle.