Why is it automatically thought that if you are over 18 and living at home you are not indepenendant? My mother and I live in the same house. This is the second and final time due to her health. We purchased a house several years ago so that we could afford to buy what we both wanted. It is no different than having a roommate to me. She has always respected me as an adult and has treated me as such. What is the big deal of "living at home" if it means that you can afford to eat a healthy diet versus eating a diet of generic mac n cheese and day old bread?
2006-06-25 11:39:02 · 9 answers · asked by missmaynard2003 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Other - Family & Relationships
Don't let it bother you. I didn't leave home until I was 27, and my parent's loved it. It's not that I wasn't independant, but they were getting on with age, and I was there to help out around the house. I also said that if anyone didn't like it, they could kiss my a**. There is nothing wrong with what you're doing. Appreciate your mother while she's still on this Earth. I've never regretted staying at home for so long, having that chance to give them a hand when they needed it, especially now since they've both passed away. Don't even let it bother you, who cares what other people think. Have a wonderful day............
2006-06-25 11:55:14 · answer #1 · answered by cajunrescuemedic 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I don't think living at home when over 18 is as frowned upon as you think. Especially now that it is so expensive to live in most places. I do think that living at home when over 30 is a bit frowned up - at least for men.
However, your situation is different because you and your mom bought the house together - you aren't really "living at home." You and your mother made a concious decision to buy a home together and live together as adults - not as a parent/child where you would have rules like a 15y/o would.
2006-06-25 18:49:03 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
there is nothing wrong with it. Some people assume that you are living off your mom and can't make it on your own. You know better so ignore them and feel sorry for them for being so closed minded and stupid
2006-06-25 18:42:30 · answer #3 · answered by nastaany1 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am 22 and living at home. God knows how independent and strong-minded I am. Don't worry, you are not alone!
2006-06-25 18:47:51 · answer #4 · answered by Princess of Egypt 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think its dam brill that you got this kind of relation with your mum..and who said you wasnt independant..if you both own this house then you are..and why you are with your mum id make the very best of it..your mum must love haveing this company and someone there for her...i think its great..
2006-06-25 18:59:00 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There's nothing wrong with it...as long as you are independent. I feel my children can stay as long as they want as long as they are taking care of their responsibilities.
2006-06-25 18:49:45 · answer #6 · answered by chocolate smoke 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
good luck with bringing a date home.
2006-06-25 18:46:48 · answer #7 · answered by teddybar67 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I totally agree with you.
2006-06-25 18:50:32 · answer #8 · answered by doglady 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if moms dont mind to hell with everyone else.
2006-06-25 18:43:49 · answer #9 · answered by sweetp4eva 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋