Is it easy to live by yourself?

Question

I want to independize myself soon. I am 19yrs old now, but I am a little afraid of many things because there are certain areas in my life that I haven't matured yet, but I feel that by living by myself for the first time in my life even if I "suffer" I am going to mature more.

First I don't cook......

How did you survived living by yourself?

Answer 1

I never lived by myself until seven years ago when I was over 50 already. Do go ahead and start now, it is really hard to learn to do it when you get older. But, after about three years, I did begin to feel "mature" and now it's better, but I'd still rather not be alone. One thing, I did get to paint the walls any color that I wanted. The first thing that I learned to cook was potatoes. It's a good choice, because they don't cost much and it's hard to ruin them. Eggs are pretty easy too, and of course, canned soup and grilled cheese sandwiches. The worst thing you can do to yourself is credit, don't do it, stay away from credit cards and furniture rentals. Pay your phone bill, rent, utilities on time every single month. Make a little schedule for yourself to remember to clean up once a week. Try to have someone older who is nice but not too interested in what you do to call up when you have problems. But, don't use your mom for that. If there is any way that you can live on a bus route, try to not have a car at first. I found that trying to take care of a car was my worst problem. Do get a cat or something so that you are not totally alone in the evening. You can do this, and it will make you more mature, good luck.

Answer 2

FAKE IT TILL YOU MAKE IT!
If cooking is your worst worry hunny you'll be just fine. Don't have a microwave? Get one! Nowadays almost everything is microwavable. Soup, rice, potatoes, meat and now Betty Crocker even makes deserts for dummies. If you don't always wanna have radioactive waves for a meal try Banquets meal in a box. They've got all you need in a box with fool proof instructions. If all else fails you can always live off of peanut butter and jelly how do you think I am still alive! I don't live by myself anymore unfortunately oops.. uh I mean Fortunately (yeah yeah) someone thought I was a great enough of a gal to marry. But I sure do miss my own space! So get out there and don't look back there's a whole new world waiting out there for you. If your serious about being independent than be independent maybe you might consider being co-dependent 1st ..ex: roommate, friend, sister, cousin etc.. whatever you choose good luck and don't ever forget that being independent doesn't mean you can't ever ask for HELP. Being humble equals aquiring character.
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Answer 3

I am married now but I really enjoyed the time that I lived by myself. The fact that you recognize that you have some maturing to do is great! You'll do fine. Just be careful. Get a lot of moral support from your family and other responsible people you know. As far as cooking, you could take a basic class at a community college or park district or just wing it with a beginners' cook book. Organization will serve you well as will financial responsibility. Enjoy your independence! Good Luck!

Answer 4

I started living on my owna a little over ayear ago, I don't cook, so I made sure I lived close enough to home to drop in for family dinner once in a while. Otherwise I packed my freezer with burritos and hot pockets, found a job that made me enough money to eat out once in a while, and have been doing pretty ok for the past year.

Keep in mind it gets kinda lonely. I was the only one out of all my close friends to have her own place, so at first it was everyone's crash pad and I wasn't lonely much at all. Now that the novelty has worn off, I find myself sitting in an empty apartment quite often. I say give it a go, but try not to commit to a year lease so if you decide to go find a romate you can upgrade to a bigger place.

try www.craigslist.com

Answer 5

It was a bit scary for me when I first moved out too, but once I settled in I liked it a lot.

Keep in mind that there will be bills to pay, and that from time to time you may have to repair things.

If you don't want to eat microwave meals a lot, learn to cook and get a slow-cooker. Slow-cookers are great for starting good meals in the morning and having them ready when you come home from work.

Southern Living and Better Homes and Gardens both put out marvelous cookbooks. Pick up a few.

In addition to the emergency numbers, keep your parent's number and that of a couple of friends handy. That way if you need to know something you know who to yell to for help.

Things will be tight, but it is indeed a worthwhile experience.

Good luck!

Answer 6

I moved to a larger town last year in october...by myself. i was 19 then...and at first it wasn't easy. i visited my friends a lot..and had them visit me...but still it wasn't easy.
i had a lot of time to myself...i got to do a lot of thinking and that helped
i rarely cook more than the essential things...i don't have enough time and i quickly learned that in order to cook anything more complex than an omlet u need to buy half of the market/supermarket...
of course that doesn't mean that if u're more perseverent than me you can't cook for urself:)

i got used to living alone and now i like it so don't worry, it's gonna turn out fine 4 u as well!

good luck!

Answer 7

Yes it's kool to live alone but be sure you are in a secure area with good neighbors,have dependable transportation,and be careful who you let in your place.Keep in touch with your family always.And please be careful what you say to people you don't know online.And always lock your doors.I have a granddaughter 19 and she still lives at home for now but I know one day she will be on her own.Nowadays you have to be cautious of everything and everyone around you.Good Luck my dear..

Answer 8

no. you get blamed for all the mess. no one picks up after you and no matter how many brothers and sisters you have you have to put the trash out. keep in mind there is a lot to consider living on your own. plus its harder to save money. at 19 i would consider staying home and more schooling. get a career first then move out.

Answer 9

WHO IS GOING TO PAY THE BILLS? YOU WILL NEED TO HAVE THAT FIGURED OUT. I WAS LUCKY TO HAVE LEARNED TO COOK AT HOME, FAST FOOD IS VERY EXPENSIVE. YOU WON'T NECESSARILY MATURE JUST BECAUSE YOU'RE ON YOUR OWN. YOU HAVE TO BE CAREFUL BEING ALONE, DON'T MAKE YOURSELF A TARGET. BY PAYING YOUR OWN WAY AND BEING DEPENDABLE AT WORK AND WITH YOUR FRIENDS AND FAMILY YOU WILL HAVE A GOOD START. OH YA... ITS FUN TO BE ON YOUR OWN, TOO! GOOD LUCK!

Answer 10

First learn to cook, you'll go broke eating in restaurants,nobody can afford that.