2 things that got me thinking about this since we each have different concepts of what we consider "small" but livable space as a home for ourselves.

1. At work, a gal in her late 20's, is looking around to buy a home. She's looking at 3 bedroom homes....she's never lived away from her parents. So it's looking at 1,000+ sq. ft. homes. Hope she adjusts to the concept of full out housework and preparing meals soon. (She's well looked after at home now.)

2. On another Internet forum, some women were oohing and aahhing over tiny 450 - 700 sq. ft. 1 level homes. Whenever they downscale. Most are in their mid 40's up to 60's. I've lived in approx. 700+ sq. ft. or less condos for past 25 yrs. It's commfy and just right for me /us. Depending when he was living with me (at beginning of our relationship, first 14 yrs., no).

Are you in right amount of space at this time in life or planning to downnsacle. Or never will?

I don't see downscaling as "retiring" . I see it as normal way of living. No need to look after 2 bathrooms, good grief.