What questions should friends ask BEFORE starting a communal life together?

Hi everyone,

some friends and I are seriously thinking about moving together in the future and building a shared, community-based life somewhere in nature. Think intentional community / shared land / collaborative living.

Before taking any concrete steps, we want to make sure we’re actually aligned and not just sharing a vague romantic idea.

What are the most important questions people should ask each other before starting a communal living project like this?

This can include things like values, money, work distribution, decision-making, conflict resolution, long-term vision, exit strategies, etc.

Especially interested in insights from people who’ve tried this before – what did you wish you had talked about earlier?

Thanks a lot!