I am a college student. Next year (Fall '07) I will be getting an apartment, but my mom can't really afford to help me out and my Dad just won't... at all. I have taken out loans and my grandparents have been helping me out tremendously but I really hate relying on them so much. I can't afford to pay for an apartment and utilities by myself and I can't take another loan out so it pretty much comes down to the fact that I HAVE to get a roommate!! My roommate for the last two years is moving away and so my boyfriend said he could move in and pay half (or more) of everything. It seems to be the only solution... My question is just how do I bring it up and tell my parents? I know they will freak out and my dad just wants me to take a roommate that I don't know... But I would rather do this because we have been together for about a year now and I have stayed with him for weeks at a time anyway. we are both 18 now, and will be 19 then.
2007-03-01 08:40:04 · 5 answers · asked by Fussy Duckling 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Singles & Dating
You are an adult and you are paying your own way. You can do as you please. I would just take a deep breath and let them know it is going to happen. Be positive about it, be strong and no matter how bad it gets don't say anything you'll regret later.
On a side note, I say good for you for going to college on your own! I had only loans too as my parents couldn't afford to pay. Paying those loans back takes time, but it isn't too expensive each month and it's well worth it in the long run. Good luck.
2007-03-01 08:46:10 · answer #1 · answered by ubiquitous_mr_lovegrove 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If your parents, had you when they were young, and if they are in their mid- forties, they will understand. They probably did the same thing when they were your age, but just don't want to tell you. You sound like you have really thought this through, like an adult, so if I were your father, I would be upset at first, but would most likely try to help you out, the best I could, so your boyfriend could live somewhere else.
2007-03-01 08:53:58 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
in simple terms tell them what you in effortless words wrote on the following, you both love one yet another, you've been jointly for 4yrs and also you're planning on getting engaged by the top of the year and both one among you sense that transferring in jointly is the right portion of do. trust me, telling your moms and dads at 21 that you're transferring in with your boyfriend isn't as confusing as telling your moms and dads that you will be a unmarried mom at 18. Been there, performed that.. you'd be in simple terms superb....
2016-12-05 02:56:53 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I told my parents this morning I was moving in with my bf, but I still live at home. They didn't take it to well. They want me to do it the right way, get married first. But I don't want to get married right now. But you already live on your own, so I don't think it would be that bad. They will understand.
Good Luck!
2007-03-01 08:49:16 · answer #4 · answered by angel2005_2001 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ooooo.....Tough luck. There is truly no easy way to tell them.BUT I do have some advice. Show them you deserve it, become more responsible and when the time comes ask. That way they know you are responsible enough and understand.
2007-03-01 08:45:29 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋