When these two delightful women met, Jana lived in Etobicoke and Maribeth lived in Brampton, so it required persistence and planning for them to get together.
Maribeth said, “We are really very different from each other. It might seem like we should be more alike to make shared living work but we have found just the opposite is true.” Jana agreed and added, “We are compatible and happy together, even though very different. We respect each other and there is no awkwardness between us. We learn from each other.”
In April, 2022 they moved into a two bedroom, one bathroom apartment and aside from the financial benefits, they are both thrilled to have the social support. Although living together, they still live pretty separate lives overall. Yet, Maribeth talked about having been away for about a month and when she returned Jana welcomed her back with a big smile and a warm hug. Maribeth said, “You can’t buy that kind of thing.”