MarcoInaros Posted February 25, 2006 Share Posted February 25, 2006 Would you think its a turn off if a 26 year old guy still lives with his parents, even though he had a good job and could afford to live on his own? What if he had a crappy job and lived with his parents? Would you think more highly of him if he lived on his own or with housemates? Thanks! Link to post Share on other sites
kitten chick Posted February 25, 2006 Share Posted February 25, 2006 I think it depends on the specific situation. I dated someone who moved back in with his parents for a while at around your age but his reasons were highly valid and even noble. It got annoying at times but he mostly stayed at my place and I rarely was at his. Link to post Share on other sites
My_Other_I Posted February 25, 2006 Share Posted February 25, 2006 Would you think its a turn off if a 26 year old guy still lives with his parents, even though he had a good job and could afford to live on his own? What if he had a crappy job and lived with his parents? Would you think more highly of him if he lived on his own or with housemates? Thanks! It depends on the reasons, but it is a tiny bit creepy. Momma's boy? If you have a good job and can afford living on your own, do it. Living with parents looks cheap and codependent. Crappy job and parents make you look lazy. I don't know if that would be a turn off for me, but it would NOT be a turn on at all! Link to post Share on other sites
SoleMate Posted February 25, 2006 Share Posted February 25, 2006 If your parents owned a luxurious home, but were rarely there due to lengthy international trips, that would be a turn-on. Link to post Share on other sites
Sloppy Posted February 25, 2006 Share Posted February 25, 2006 If your parents owned a luxurious home, but were rarely there due to lengthy international trips, that would be a turn-on. Yep! I need 10 words to submit? Link to post Share on other sites
konfuzd Posted February 25, 2006 Share Posted February 25, 2006 If a guy has the financial stability to live on his own (or with roommmates) He should absolutely do it. I was supposed to marry a guy who was 24 and still living at home with mom & dad... had a great job, but also a brand new car, motorbike & snowmobile... he had no sense of responsibility or priorities. I asked him if he'd move out on his own for at least a year while I was away at school, he refused, so I ended the relationship. I, personally will never get into a serious relationship with a guy who has never lived on his own. I am not going to let him run straight from mommy's tit onto mine! Link to post Share on other sites
SuperMonk Posted February 25, 2006 Share Posted February 25, 2006 It depends on the person really. For some non-western cultures a lot of men in their 20s-30s still live with their parents. However most people would admit if someone made enough money (3000-4000 a month) to move out on their own, they would and should. It's usually looked down upon even if the person says "yeah I give money here and there." If you're a student and a struggling part timer then the girl might cut you slack. But won't if you're making money and still sticking around the house. This opinion refers to guys staying at home, I think people tend to be okay with woman living with their folks. Double standards, I guess. Link to post Share on other sites
Author MarcoInaros Posted February 26, 2006 Author Share Posted February 26, 2006 Thanks for the help, girls. Well I am 26 and live with my parents, but I am working on an internship which could lead to a good career that can allow me to live on my own. So heres hoping Link to post Share on other sites
Naive Posted February 26, 2006 Share Posted February 26, 2006 Would you think its a turn off if a 26 year old guy still lives with his parents, even though he had a good job and could afford to live on his own? What if he had a crappy job and lived with his parents? Would you think more highly of him if he lived on his own or with housemates? Thanks! It's not a turn off but it can be inconvinient. I will leave that to your imagination. Link to post Share on other sites
jerbear Posted February 26, 2006 Share Posted February 26, 2006 I've encountered some views, turn off and indifferent. I want to grad school and worked full time. Living at home from 25-30 was a good financial option. Grad school is not cheap ($20k+) and is akin to a full time job. I've dated a girl who was older and didn't like it but understood the situation. I wouldn't rent because why spend the rent when I can own. She worried and then she looked at a place with me. I explained to her why buy the furniture only to have most of the furniture removed with "mutual" stuff later on. I'm not cheap but frugal for a good reason. After that she understood. So I guess true issues are, in no particual order: 1) is the guy worth it 2) home situation reasons 3) financial 4) cultural 5) perpetual momma's boy For me it was the ability to move out but I have a reasons as in 2 months in and the relationship is moving along; I'll move out and buy a place. I guess she was concerned about the perpetual "momma's boy", codependenc and laziness. If I was a girl, it would be turn off but my reasons are grad school and why spend the money on others when you can "keep it in the family." I would also ask why and keep the communications open. Link to post Share on other sites
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