I bought a house with my best friend. It's the best living situation I've ever had.

Sarai Saez Rogers bought a house with her best friend after both got divorced.

Courtesy of Sarai Saez Rogers

• Sarai Saez Rogers bought a house and moved in with her best friend in Utica, New York.
• Both women have said that this has been the best living situation they've ever had.
• Living together hasn't affected their romantic relationships with others.

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Sarai Saez Rogers, a 36-year-old mom. It has been edited for length and clarity.