There are numerous questions that come up only when living with a loved one: Do you spit out the unwanted parts of the chicken foot during a romantic, candlelit dinner and make repulsive sucking sounds? Does he leave the toilet seat up? During a quiet evening while watching a movie, does the electricity suddenly get cut off because your other half (or you) forgot to pay the bill?
In modern Shanghai, as with the rest of the world, cohabitation seems to be becoming more and more acceptable by both locals and Westerners. I did some research into this topic with our fellow Shanghai Stuffers.
At my recent bowling event, I asked Shanghrocks his thought on cohabitation. His automatic response was: “The bathroom is always dirty.” I asked why.
“She never cleans it.”
“Why don’t you clean it?”
clean it.”
She obviously doesn’t agree with this arrangement. Hence, a dirty bathroom.
Other comments made from our online discussion on the topic, To Cohabit or Not to Cohabit:
“I think its great. It does bring two people closer together.”
ratinacage
“It’s only in Catholicism that it’s banned to live with someone before you get married, but f*#k that. The pope ain’t watching.”
Miss Jones
So, now it is time for you to think seriously. Do you know someone who is about to move in with his or her beloved? What would you say to that person after reading this? What about you? Will you take the plunge? ✖
(Illustration by Daniel Kwan.)
Daniel.. I never noticed earlier, but now I see it. That illustration is totally Keith and Melanie (Ms. Headlock).. hahahahaha. too funny!!
Totally a coincidence!