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[danielhep]

Also, a lot of older people don't want big houses, and having easy access to amenities and socialization is more important than having extra empty bedrooms.

[hintymad → danielhep]

Very true. At least to me, a modest condo will be more than enough, as I've learned long before that tidiness brings more pleasure than large space.

[throwaway2037 → hintymad]

I will get downvoted for this comment: Size of living area does seem to be highly influenced by gender. I hear many more men say they would be happy living in a smaller place. I never once heard that from a woman under 50. (After the kids are gone, they may wish to downsize.)

[Elinvynia → throwaway2037]

Let me be the first one then - I am fully content on living in a 40-60m2 space with my partner and two cats. Considering we never lived in anything bigger this size is perfect for us, easy to clean and still enough space to live.

[throwaway2037 → Elinvynia]

I am confused. I wrote: "many more men say they would be happy living in a smaller place". Are you saying that in your reply? It is unclear to me.

[returningfory2 → throwaway2037]

They were replying to part where you said:

> I never once heard that from a woman under 50.

[antisthenes → throwaway2037]

Men are just content to have less, usually.

Also, are these single men with hobbies that don't take up a lot of space like gardening or woodworking?