Have you ever had to move back in with your parents??

Question

How did you cope??

Answer 1

I returned home for a summer after having been gone about ten years.
It was annoying at times (for both, I'm sure), but really not all that bad. If you've been acting like an adult, hopefully your parents will treat you like one.

When things start to get rough, just go out with friends or take a walk...get out of the house before tempers rise!

And, remember to say thank you - not all parents would allow their child back. Sad, but true.

Answer 2

I left home when I was 16 years old. I didn't speak to my Father in over 14 years. I hadn't seen my Mother in almost 10 years however we spoke on the phone. My husband and I ended up moving back to where I grew up. We were renovating a home and were staying with my brother. It was kind of far from where we were doing the renovations so my Mother said that we could come and stay with them. It was really strange. My Father and I were forced into a situation where we had to start talking again. We have a good relationship now. My mother treated me as if I was still 16 years old so that was hard. Luckily it was only for a month. Thank God. But even after moving out and into our place it was still hard living close by them after all those years. We lasted in my home town for two years and then we moved away. It is a lot better now. We see my parents a few times a year but all the pressure is no longer there.

Answer 3

Yes, after being a foster child. The easiest way for me to deal with it was to talk it out with people and remembering that not everything is a fight. A few white lies here and there and respecting their wishes while getting what you want creatively really helps. Like if I knew I would be coming home at a late hour I would tell them that I'm spending the night at a friends house (even though I was 18, just because to them I'm still their child). My parents were never the ones to demand chores or anything, but every once in a while I'd take out the trash or do the dishes.

Answer 4

I don't understand why coping should be an issue for you. You're the one with the issue making it necessary to move back in with Moms and Pops. How are your parents coping?

Answer 5

I moved out when I was 20....moved back a year later, and I am still here at 30. We have our moments.....I don't think it is ideal for them, and I often feel it is not ideal for me....but we seem to cope OK most of the time.

Answer 6

Nah. Never once. But check it. My old man peaced with his girl when i was 17. I'm 25 now and I been on my own the whole time. Struggling, but happy. You need to make the most of this. My ma passed when I was 3. I got no one but me and my creator. If I did I would still be either living with, or near her I'm sure. Save your $ and stay in school and the next time you move out it will be permanent. LYASY!

Answer 7

Yeah, I'm doing that now... they both recently had some medical issues to contend with, and I'm here helping out for a little while. It's kind of strange feeling like the roles have been reversed, but they like having me here, and I'm very aware of the fact that they are both getting up there in age, and all of our time together is very important.

Answer 8

I did twice...both times for 2 months each time, while waiting to move to another part of town. Was not easy..had kids and they spoiled...but we each knew exactly how long it was to be right up front and ended up crying each time we moved back out...so it worked well for all of us! I am grateful they were there when I needed them.
Each of my sons have returned home too and I kinda like having them around!! One just moved out and I miss him a lot.

Answer 9

Actually, I just moved on not that long ago...I waited until I turned 20 cause I didn't want to rush out of the house at 18, because I couldn't hang. I'd hate to run back to mommy and admit that I could hack it in the real world. I'm glad I waited...

Answer 10

yes, ive had to do this a couple of times. it happens to the best of us. the thing to remember is that it is a temporary situation. use the situation to motivate you to move on quickly and try to prepare better next time so you wont be in that situation again.

there are many reasons for having to do this. the key is to try not to make the same mistakes twice. remember, there is a difference between mistakes and failure. you are only a failure if you stay in the mistake and dont learn from it.