We moved in with a couple in their 50s when we were in our 20s. Despite the age difference, we became lifelong friends.

We moved in with a couple in their 50s when we were in our 20s. Despite the age difference, we became lifelong friends.

The author, second from left, with Fern, Billy, their daughter Penny, and their grandchild in 2025.Courtesy of Melissa NobleWhen my partner and I were in our 20s, we moved in with Billy and Fern, a couple in their 50s. It was a great living situation, and we became close during our time renting a room from them.Though we've since moved on, we've remained lifelong friends. When we were in our 20s, my partner Sam and I decided to do a working holi…