I have moved out once but it only lasted 3 months, I just don't know whats stoppin me.
2007-02-18 13:08:09 · 30 answers · asked by burd p 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
Ha! This sounds so much like my family. I moved away to school and got married, then decided to move back to San Diego, where my parents live. Couldn't afford it, so we moved in with them. My brother (who is 3 years older than me) also lived there. We moved out to an apartment after about 6 months. My husband joined the military, so I moved back in while he was in boot camp, except this time I brought a baby with me. We moved to Germany with the Army and then when he got out we moved back in. We had another baby and my brother got married, so there were 8 people in a 4 bedroom house. We finally had enough money to move out about a year ago and so did my brother.
Don't worry, most kids end up moving back in with their parents for awhile. Don't feel bad! If you really want to get out, you can look at moving in with a roommate or maybe look at the military. It's free housing, plus you get training for a career when you get out. They also pay for you to go to school and get a degree.
We've all been there, and I promise that someday (hopefully soon) you'll get out of there!
2007-02-18 13:16:14 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Why don't you want to live on your own? Most 23 year olds still living at home are usually there because they are trying to get on their feet, trying to find a job or still in school and parents are supporting them. If you don't have a job, get one and move out. What's stopping you is probably that you miss living with them? Maybe at first you can 1 time per week go and have dinner with them. Otherwise, it's good to start living life away from mom and dad.
2007-02-18 21:12:25 · answer #2 · answered by Dani Bo 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It may depend on how much you unknowingly rely on your parents for the small things we take advantage of while living at home. A full fridge, maybe a paid car insurance bill, or even not having to pay rent. These are a few things I can think of off the top of my head. I moved out at age 17 and was not ready for it at all. I know now though that I relied on my parent for many many things that didn't even cross my mind at the time. You've got to sit down and right out on paper why it's making sense for you to stay at home right now. If you can't find 5 really good reasons why you shouldn't move out, then you've got to get out dude. Good luck.
2007-02-18 21:17:14 · answer #3 · answered by thedarkbristow 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You're probably afraid of the responsibility and afraid that you won't be able to make ends meet. We all go through this. You have to grow up and pay your own bills eventually. If you don't have a full time job, get one and only buy what you NEED so you can try to save up to move out.
2007-02-18 21:31:49 · answer #4 · answered by Mom of One in Wisconsin 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know some people who live with their parents until they're getting married. They saved up a lot of money; it helped them with their future plans. It's not a bad thing. If you're not ready, don't force it. If you feel that you must do this, then find a friend or someone to share an apartment (if you cannot afford to be on your own).
2007-02-18 21:59:05 · answer #5 · answered by childofGod 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It costs money to move out. You need to get enough income then budget properly. If you go to websites like www.craigslist.com then you can find a roommate and it will become much more affordable while you establish yourself in the work field. Just don't let your eagerness to move out force you to make bad decisions like getting an awful roommate.
2007-02-18 21:13:05 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get a job, save your money , and get your own place if you really want to get out. But, 23 is not that old, so if you're not ready, just save your money for a few years and then go.
2007-02-18 23:12:17 · answer #7 · answered by JLB 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You may not be ready. Talk to some friends and see if a group of them might like to move into a house togther. Just take it slow.
2007-02-18 21:11:44 · answer #8 · answered by georgiabanksmartin 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
find a woman. sometimes a women can help you to get out of your parents because u fall in love, and move in with her. but that is another thing. at least 75% of all women wont go out with a guy that still lives with his parents. so it will be tough. or you can ask your parents, siblings, or closest friends to help you. and you can start by looking for a place of your own (a place close to your parents; cause maybe you still live with your parents because you do not want to be apart from them).
2007-02-18 21:17:32 · answer #9 · answered by anessa 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
you still love your parents. this is a difficult time in your life; to move on from your parents and the house you grew up in.
just keep the place and visit everyday. then change everyday to every week, and so on. just hopefully you live that close. goodluck man. its all whenever you are ready.
2007-02-18 21:10:59 · answer #10 · answered by John Becker 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋