lifeasiknowit Posted April 29, 2011 Share Posted April 29, 2011 I live at home right now, but I'm graduating college this summer and want to move out soon. The only thing is I have about 15,000 in student loans to pay off, so maybe it's better for me to live rent free at home until I'm more financially stable. I don't know when that will be. I do find that living with my parents has been VERY stressful, because my father has a temper, is erratic, gets drunk all the time and I am always fighting with my sister who is a few years younger than me. I feel I need to force myself to move out just so I can learn to be on my own. Is it a smart idea to move out now, or should i wait until I'm more financially stable. I think if I'm smart with budgeting and get a roommate I can do it. I want my freedom but then I also feel guilty about leaving (my parents want me to stay with them). Link to post Share on other sites
DreamerGirl27 Posted April 30, 2011 Share Posted April 30, 2011 I want to be really financially stable before I move out and I have no qualms with my parents. Do I always like them, no, but my parents are awesome. I don't plan on moving out until I'm married anyway. Although...I do really miss my best friend, who lives across the country, and I would like to move in with her, so I may do that in the next few years. It all depends on my life situation in the next few years. Link to post Share on other sites
Kelemort Posted April 30, 2011 Share Posted April 30, 2011 My parents are the most miserable, helpless people I've ever met. When I turned 23, I started fantasizing about offing myself every day. Thankfully, I was able to get out. Even for parents who aren't completely screwed up, kudos to the folks who manage to live with them until 25 or beyond. Link to post Share on other sites
DreamerGirl27 Posted April 30, 2011 Share Posted April 30, 2011 My parents are the most miserable, helpless people I've ever met. When I turned 23, I started fantasizing about offing myself every day. Thankfully, I was able to get out. Even for parents who aren't completely screwed up, kudos to the folks who manage to live with them until 25 or beyond. That's a pretty pessimistic way to look at life. And your family. Link to post Share on other sites
duhduhduhdan Posted May 4, 2011 Share Posted May 4, 2011 I live at home right now, but I'm graduating college this summer and want to move out soon. The only thing is I have about 15,000 in student loans to pay off, so maybe it's better for me to live rent free at home until I'm more financially stable. I don't know when that will be. I do find that living with my parents has been VERY stressful, because my father has a temper, is erratic, gets drunk all the time and I am always fighting with my sister who is a few years younger than me. I feel I need to force myself to move out just so I can learn to be on my own. Is it a smart idea to move out now, or should i wait until I'm more financially stable. I think if I'm smart with budgeting and get a roommate I can do it. I want my freedom but then I also feel guilty about leaving (my parents want me to stay with them). In my personal opinion, it's whenever you are ready... and if your parents love you, you could probably stay as long as you need. For example, my uncle who is 53 and his gf who is 50 i believe, are staying with my grandad (his dad) for the next 4 months whilst they sort out finacial stuff... so you're never too old to live with your parents xD Link to post Share on other sites
tealeafbud Posted May 4, 2011 Share Posted May 4, 2011 you have to realize that living on your own is expensive. If you've reached the breaking point with your dad's temper and your arguments with your sister, then you should move out. If not, then I suggest you try and find a job that takes you away from that environment, and friends, that keep you occupied while you save money to get a nice place. Then you won't be worrying about money and your loans so much. good luck in your decision. Link to post Share on other sites
Author lifeasiknowit Posted May 11, 2011 Author Share Posted May 11, 2011 you have to realize that living on your own is expensive. If you've reached the breaking point with your dad's temper and your arguments with your sister, then you should move out. If not, then I suggest you try and find a job that takes you away from that environment, and friends, that keep you occupied while you save money to get a nice place. Then you won't be worrying about money and your loans so much. good luck in your decision. Well, living at home has made me so depressed (several months now) where I'm crying every day. I also have a lot of money saved up and have a part time job that pays enough for me to live on my own, although frugally. The only thing that's stopping me from moving out is I feel like I'm ditching my dad who needs emotional support, because he is always depressed, drunk, messed up, ect. but the atmosphere at home feels like it's sucking the life out of me. I find I'm so unhappy that even at work (I like my job and the co-workers) I'm struggling to hide how depressed I am. Link to post Share on other sites
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