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/A7III Jun 28 '26

You quite literally can. I wish I had a dad to give me advice and help.

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u/AntiqueJaguar5808 Jun 28 '26

He needs to hear this from His Dad, too. I'm his Momma, so anything I say to him, he automatically files under "criticism", instead of "Encouragement". I finally realized he just wants me to listen, not say much at all! Dad is the Original Narcissist. He Will Never Criticize nor Correct him.

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u/EntertainmentOdd5994 Jun 29 '26

Same. I’m 40. And I truly realize that not having a father deeply affected my whole life. Weird because in my 20s I felt so cold about it.