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Woman, 28, Becomes Roommates with Man, 75, After Going Through ‘Major Life Change.' Now Says She's 'Never Moving Out' (Exclusive)
“Some of the most meaningful connections can come from the people you least expect,” Rylie Middaugh tells PEOPLE
Tereza ShkurtajMon, 6 July 2026 at 4:29 AM SGT
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Rylie Middaugh and her roommate, Tom Ward.
Credit: Rylie Middaugh
NEED TO KNOW
- In March 2026, Rylie Middaugh moved into a guesthouse on 75-year-old Tom Ward's property after unexpectedly needing a place to live
- Their funny and heartwarming text exchanges soon went viral on TikTok, with viewers falling in love with their unlikely friendship
- Middaugh tells PEOPLE their bond proves meaningful connections can happen across generations