I'm almost 23, is it time to move out of the house?

Question

I moved away for 2 years and moved back home after finishing college. I'm turning 23 next month and live at home and dont really pay for anything. My mom doesn't charge me rent, food, utilties or anything. I can't afford a house but I'm starting to save for one. I can afford rent but it is ridicously high in Southern Cali and dont want to waste $1000 a month. So what's is the problem? Should I move out or stay at home? Whats the maximum age until its weird?

The only issue I see is when you tell a girl you live with your parents or when you try to bring a girl home; it can get embarassing

Answer 1

it's time for you to move out,it' your time to enjoy life without your parents,

Answer 2

you are still fairly young. Saving for a move out is good.
I think you need to pay your mom a little bit per month so that you get used to making sure yo have money for rent.

If your mom is open minded you need to discuss what happens if you want a sleep over. haha
Might be that you can't have a girl spend the night. Might be that once you have someone like that in your life you need to move out.
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I think it is ok that you are there now. But, you have to be saving money and lots of it. Also you need to make sure that you don't
become so comfortable at home that you never really grow up.

Only you can make that decision

Answer 3

Do whatever you want. If you decide to live with the folks you need to help pay bills after all you do use their utilities and eat their food, help keep their house clean. When you have found something you can afford on your own then thank them for letting you stay with them. Most kids always come back home for help and there's nothing wrong with that but don't stay too long, find your own place, this way you have the freedom to do what you wish with your own rules!!!!!!!!

Answer 4

well, yes you should move, however, if you are saving up for a home, then paying for an apartment would be defeating the purpose. i would, if i were you, set a time limit on how long it will take you to save enough and move out.....and start paying your mother rent!!! the cost of living is not cheap ya know. what you are doing right now is leeching and mooching off of your mom.

Answer 5

Find a small efficiency apartment or find roommates to share the rent. Your parents are enabling you by not asking you to participate in supporting the expenses of the household. Tell your parents that you will be moving to your own apartment by January 1 and then start working on finding your own place.

Answer 6

Just because your mother doesn't CHARGE for rent utilities etc doesn't mean you shouldn't PAY your share. If you intend to stay homeI suggest giving your mom at least 1/4 of your pay to take care of the utilities you use, as well as the groceries you consume. Right now It sounds as if you should stay home since you're not mature enough to recognize that you SHOULD be paying your mother something whether she ASKS for it or not.

Answer 7

I'd get out. If it's finances, consider getting a roommate. I would look at most 23-year-olds and think it's a little strange, particularly if they moved BACK after college.

Answer 8

I dont see it as an issue. As long as you're not bringing women home for "sleepovers". However, I do see an issue that you do not contribute to the household in any way. Now that I find ridiculous.

Answer 9

OMG yes you'll be a vergin if a chick hears you still live with your parents. Its ard sayin good-bye and moving on but its the right thing to do. plus ur parents took care of you sense you were born, i think they want you to move on as well (no-offense)

Answer 10

you already passed that maximum age. your a growm man and its time to take on manly responsibilities...if you cant afford to live alone get a roommate or a girlfriend. do whatever but just move the hell out dawg.

Answer 11

i would say move out but get a room mate to help with the bills so you can save.that should fix the girl problem and the saving money problem.