Montreal exchangers had used our home for a non-simultaneous swap. We were looking forward to our visit to their huge Victorian house. They had done a nice job taking care of our home and their place was big enough for our 5-person family. They expressed interest in repeat swaps.
Just when we thought we might have met the right couple for an on-going home exchange relationship, they broke up. The exchanger who had originally contacted us assured us that he would keep up his half of the exchange. We appreciated his adherence to the holy grail of home exchange -- honoring your commitments to swap partners -- but what he now had to offer was a two-bedroom condo. It looked nice and the location was sure to please but it wouldn't work for us for on-going repeat exchanges due to its size.
People have lives. Things change. This is the reality of home exchange. It's not like booking a hotel room where the management may change but the building is still there for your use. Home exchange is about connecting with individuals whose life situation is in constant flux.
That means that anyone who contacts you is a potential swap partner, even if they live somewhere you are not currently interested in visiting, or their home is too small for your needs. For all you know next year they may move somewhere more appealing and buy a new home that's just the right size.
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