Espacio.

"I need some space."

If you've never heard this or said this to someone, whether it be a friend, a significant other, or a roommate, well, then, I've decided you probably are not human.

Usually, we use the term "I need some space" as more of an emotional or mental precaution. But, I'm gonna spin it today and talk about actual physical space.

You know him. The boyfriend who has a permanent space in his girlfriend's room, much to her roommate's dismay. You know her. The girlfriend who has more clothes at her boyfriend's house than her own. You know them. I hope you aren't them. But, you know them.

The closer we become to another human being, the more the boundaries of physical space disappear. This is only natural. But, there is something to be said for being OK with our own space and retreating to it every now and again. Sharing space is like pancakes: just enough and you're satisfied, too much and you'll get sick.

Love freely,
tY