Living alone has become the default — but is it serving us? In this thoughtful conversation, Annamarie Pluhar shares how shared housing can reduce loneliness, build connection, and create a sense of belonging at any age. This is a grounded, honest look at what it really takes to live well with others.

In this episode she explains:

• Why loneliness isn’t a personal failure — it’s a human signal

• The difference between a housemate and a homemate

• How to choose the right person instead of just filling a room

• Power dynamics, privacy, and real conversations that matter

• Why shared housing can work for introverts, extroverts, and everyone in between

If you’ve ever thought, “Something has to change,” this episode offers a compassionate place to begin.

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Annamarie Pluhar, M.Div. advocates for adults, especially older singles, to have a “home-mate,” someone with whom they can share a home with other(s) for the benefits of cost, company, cooperation, and comfort.

She is the founder of the nonprofit, Sharing Housing, Inc. and the author of “Sharing Housing, A Guidebook for Finding and Keeping Good Housemates”.

She has 30 years of experience in corporate and non-profit consulting, group facilitation, training development, and delivery. She is a graduate of Vassar College and The Episcopal Divinity School. She lives in Dummerston, Vermont with one housemate.