{
  "id": 15616240,
  "title": "I decided to continue living with my ex after we broke up. It was awkward at first, but now it actually works.",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/19/i-decided-to-continue-living-with-my-ex-after-we-broke-up-it-was",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-19T15:11:01.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Business Insider",
    "slug": "business-insider",
    "url": "https://www.businessinsider.com/living-with-ex-boyfriend-after-breakup-setting-boundaries-not-awkward-2026-10"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Aaliyah Alexander opted to remain in her ex-boyfriend's residence following their breakup, despite initial discomfort. They first met in Spain on an October night in 2024 and began dating shortly after. After a few months, they took their first weekend trip together. In April, he gifted her his house key, and by June, Aaliyah had moved in with him. Their relationship was grounded in sincere concern for one another, although they experienced challenges as they pursued separate paths. When they mutually decided to end their relationship in August, Aaliyah was surprised to learn they would continue living together. Initially, the transition was awkward, with each adjusting to new routines and boundaries. A turning point occurred when Aaliyah cried in the living room, prompting her ex to offer a consoling hug. This led them to openly discuss their feelings about cohabiting and devise a plan that worked for both. They agreed to set boundaries, maintain emotional support, and avoid crossing lines that could blur the lines of their relationship. Aaliyah intends to save money through freelance work to eventually move out, but for now, she is content to have a stable home with her ex-boyfriend.",
  "summary": "After we broke up, I decided to continue living with my ex. At first, it was awkward, but we set some boundaries, and now I'm grateful for our setup.",
  "key_points": [
    "Aaliyah Alexander continued living with ex-boyfriend post-breakup.",
    "They met in Spain in October 2024 and started dating soon after.",
    "Initial awkwardness turned to mutual support and boundary-setting."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}