Hmm, I don't know... I'm somewhat shy and not very social too, and I wouldn't stand living among so many people, unless REEEEEALLY close friends, for a long time.
In the previous place I lived, there were 5 of us: 4 students + one guy taking a break from college. And, well, it was really tiring. Granted, we weren't all that close and only went to a few events throughout the year - but by the end of the year, I really wanted to move out.
And now that I've been living alone for over a year, I'm getting lonely and crazy. :/ Can't have both upsides and no downsides!
Well, I guess, as long as no one except you and your friends knows what's going on, you shouldn't worry about the law too much.
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I might move to Australia eventually... Haven't considered that?