{"id":4169,"date":"2022-02-09T21:32:23","date_gmt":"2022-02-09T21:32:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.leafly.com\/wp-home\/?p=193281"},"modified":"2022-02-09T21:32:23","modified_gmt":"2022-02-09T21:32:23","slug":"the-perks-of-living-with-a-thc-free-bae","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thcinct.com\/?p=4169","title":{"rendered":"The perks of living with a THC-free bae"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>  <title>The perks of living with a THC-free bae | Leafly<\/title>     <!-- This is Index Exchange, a script\/\/3rd-party integration that interjects GAM. It needs to be 'ahead' of GTM in the DOM, which comes from Cephalopod. GTM loads GAM. 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You&#8217;re not old enough to use Leafly.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"hidden age-gate__loading\">Redirecting you to<span class=\"redirect-domain\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"text-xs mt-auto\">By accessing this site, you accept<br \/>\nthe <a class=\"py-xl\" data-testid=\"tou-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.leafly.com\/info\/terms-of-use\">Terms of Use<\/a><br \/>\nand <a class=\"py-xl\" data-testid=\"pp-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.leafly.com\/info\/privacy-policy\">Privacy Policy<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"container my-xl\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col md:col-9\" id=\"article-content\">\n<p class=\"has-drop-cap\">When you first meet someone new chances, are that it\u2019s all about the things you have in common, whether it\u2019s music, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leafly.com\/news\/lifestyle\/best-strains-for-2021s-best-streaming-shows-and-movies\">movies<\/a>, or personal values. <\/p>\n<p>But the world of dating can be so much more than black and white, and one gray area that many weed lovers find themselves in is how to introduce a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leafly.com\/news\/cannabis-101\/what-is-cbd\">THC-free<\/a> partner into their lives long-term. And what about when you take the next steps in the relationship, like moving in together?<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"h-cohabitating-as-a-stoner-with-a-non-stoner\">Cohabitating as a stoner with a non-stoner<\/h2>\n<p>I\u2019ve been in a relationship with a non-stoner for close to 3 years. When we began to discuss and act on moving in together my anxiety soared. It wasn\u2019t that he was unaware of my weed enthusiasm. That\u2019s a pillar of my personality. But my fear was that the amount I smoke could make a living situation tense, or worse, unlivable. <\/p>\n<p>I was sure that my power-smoking ways would be the death of us. But thanks to my partner\u2019s judgment-free personality and the acknowledgment of the habits that he, too, brings into the equation \u2013 our living situation remains equitable and my love for ganja remains unstifled.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>This kind of domestic peace didn\u2019t just happen by accident. It took big discussions and a mindset that sees the perks in a partner who\u2019s not a cannabis consumer.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" alt=\"two white speech bubbles on orange background. 3D rendering\" class=\"wp-image-193294 has-ll lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/the-perks-of-living-with-a-thc-free-bae-1.jpg,compress&amp;w=550 550w, https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/the-perks-of-living-with-a-thc-free-bae-1.jpg,compress&amp;w=740 740w, https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/the-perks-of-living-with-a-thc-free-bae-1.jpg,compress&amp;w=1100 1100w, https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/the-perks-of-living-with-a-thc-free-bae-1.jpg,compress&amp;w=1480 1480w\"><\/figure>\n<p>Starting the discussion of weed in the household is the hardest part, but you don\u2019t have to go into it blindly. Here are two thoughts to get the conversation started.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Be honest about the amount you smoke. <\/h2>\n<p>There is no sense in telling your boo thing you\u2019re only smoking a joint a day if that joint is actually five joints. Start with that foundation of honesty. <\/p>\n<p>Also, if you are also combining finances, the amount you smoke will impact the bank account. Surprising your partner with massive weed purchases can cause drama if they aren\u2019t prepared for your stoner spending. <\/p>\n<h2>Prepare to discuss boundaries. <\/h2>\n<p>Sharing space with that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leafly.com\/news\/strains-products\/best-stinky-weed-strains\">loud can be, well, loud<\/a> and a non-smoker might not find the smell as enticing as you do. Therefore, you both need to do some boundary setting. <\/p>\n<p>For instance, do you have a smoking room? Is there a time of the day when smoking in the living room can negatively impact the vibe of the house? <\/p>\n<p>Asking these questions of yourself and your partner can help set you up for success long after the U-haul pulls away.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img width=\"1024\" height=\"640\" alt=\"weed sex dating\" class=\"wp-image-128191 has-ll lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/the-perks-of-living-with-a-thc-free-bae-2.jpg,compress&amp;w=550 550w, https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/the-perks-of-living-with-a-thc-free-bae-2.jpg,compress&amp;w=740 740w, https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/the-perks-of-living-with-a-thc-free-bae-2.jpg,compress&amp;w=1100 1100w, https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/the-perks-of-living-with-a-thc-free-bae-2.jpg,compress&amp;w=1480 1480w\"><\/figure>\n<p>A conversation is all fine and dandy, but it\u2019s okay if genuinely bummed about being the lonely stoner in the relationship. That\u2019s a fair and valid feeling that we can help you shake. <\/p>\n<p>You don\u2019t have to ignore the feeling, but there are plenty of bright sides when you need a gut check that you\u2019re relationship will be okay. Here are the best parts and the real perks to having a THC-free partner.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>1. All the weed is your weed. <\/h3>\n<p>If you\u2019ve ever lived with another stoner you know all too well how fast you can smoke up all the weed in your house. <\/p>\n<p>Being the sole cannabis enthusiast means when you go buy that eighth, you\u2019re the only one smoking that eighth. And of course, financially, a weed budget for one will always be less than a weed budget for two.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>2. Built-in alone-time<\/h3>\n<p>Going from dating to moving in can be a shock to the system. Suddenly someone else is there all the time. And no matter how much you love someone you gotta take time to connect with yourself. <\/p>\n<p>When you have the ganja all to yourself, that can be your moment to go take a deep inhale and be alone for a few moments. Plus absence makes the heart grow founder and my guess is, after a few tokes by yourself, you\u2019ll be feeling light and ripe for some cozy time with your babe.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leafly.com\/news\/lifestyle\/weed-rituals-cross-cultural-connection\" class=\"wp-block-leafly-blocks-leafly-single-inline-block leafly-inline-related-story\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"border border-deep-green-alt border-l-0 border-r-0 my-xl p-md font-bold\">\n<p>Related<\/p>\n<p>Weed rituals: a cross-cultural connection to calm<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/a> <\/p>\n<h3>3. There\u2019s always a sober driver. <\/h3>\n<p>With you being the only one smoking you can take that trip to the store, high af, at a moment\u2019s notice cause you\u2019ve got a partner who can drive.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>4. Always something to talk about. <\/h3>\n<p>Having a varying lifestyle from your partner means you will always have things to say to each other. You\u2019re the cannabis expert in the relationship, so tell them about the weed you smoking, and your high thoughts. There\u2019s nothing quite like your biggest sober fan weighing in on your great high idea.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>5. You still get to get high. <\/h3>\n<p>So what if you have a supportive partner who just so happens not to smoke weed. If a non-smoker is a dealbreaker for you, then recognize that and run for the smokey hills. <\/p>\n<p>But let\u2019s just say it\u2019s not all gravy and it\u2019s one of the few differences you have to work through. To be honest, if you are both committed to living together, it shouldn\u2019t be the hardest hill your relationship will have to climb. <\/p>\n<p>Just because your person is weed-free doesn\u2019t mean you have to be. They knew you were a stoner when they came into this thing and being a stoner you can remain.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\">\n<p>Relationships are complicated enough, but the cannabis conversation and the combining of a stoner\/non-stoner household doesn\u2019t have to be complicated. <\/p>\n<p>With an honest, open mind and some clear, intentional boundaries you can be living in dank, domestic bliss. So light one up and get your free ride <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leafly.com\/dispensaries\">to the dispensary<\/a> \u2013 just make sure you play something for your boo on the way there. <\/p>\n<div id=\"author-box\" class=\"p-lg my-xxl bg-white rounded border border-light-grey elevation-low\">\n<div class=\"mb-lg\"> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/the-perks-of-living-with-a-thc-free-bae.jpg\" alt=\"Alyssa Yeoman's Bio Image\" class=\"lazyload inline-block mr-md rounded-full border border-light-grey\"> <\/p>\n<p>Alyssa Yeoman<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p class=\"text-sm\">Alyssa Yeoman is a comedian, writer, and producer. 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