What makes you feel at home in the place you live and why?
Not meaning to sound cliche, but it is family for me. We have moved around so much over the years that the physical location is just a place to live. It is who we are living with that makes it important.
Have you ever felt detached and out of place, an outsider, in the place you live and if so why?
I think I am starting to feel that way, or have felt that way in the current house we are in. My oldest was already moved out and on his own when we moved into it. The youngest was getting close at the time we moved. He will be moving out very soon. It will be just me and the wife soon. Makes me feel like the house has become useless sometimes.
What elements and non-negotiable inclusions do you need to make your house a home and what could you live without?
I must have my wife and we must always be able to welcome friends and family. I could live without the mortgage.
That makes sense, family; I'd be surprised if you didn't mention it.
I don't have kids so won't get to experience the empty nest anxiety some parents do however I guess what's great is to see them progress, get out on their own and succeed and to welcome them back from time to time. I think that'd be a rewarding feeling.
Oh yes, my oldest is doing great and it has been so rewarding to watch him grow and experience the ups and downs of adulting. With the youngest, I am suree it will be the same feeling. It is more about the wife and I learning to live by ourselves again. It is a rewarding feeling like you said, but weird feeling.