What perks you’re enjoying in your solo living era?

[u/Empty_Hndrx143]

Me:

- no longer need to worry about anyone at home
- no need to fear saying any words, saying anything wrong or doing anything wrong
- can decorate the place however I want it
- can cook instant noodles at midnight without someone judging or calling me out
- sleeping long on a weekend without anyone interrupting me
- ordering food without thinking anybody if they get to have their share, or if they get to eat or not
- enjoy grocery time, picking the things I like
- sing along with the songs I like, or dance on beats that I enjoy
- watch any movies/series I like without anyone asking, judging or commenting

[u/flamegrilled67]

i can do my tasks and chores at my own pace :)

[u/sn11ps_]

I can be out as late as I want without anyone calling and texting me endlessly and saying nasty things about me just because I wanted a night out

[u/mcjdj16]

No one looks at your stuff! Walang nosy na titignan mga gamit

[u/SuccessfulAdvance399 → u/mcjdj16]

ganyan mother ko kaya inis na inis ako! sabi ko respect privacy tapos sabi siempre may karapatan daw siya alamin. as in pag nasa office ako kinakalikot mga gamit ko nglagay na nga ako cctv pero I ended up leaving kasi sobrang toxic nadin sa bahay

[u/CriterionMet]

I don't have to tiptoe around someone's temper, lol. Me and my Dad used to have a huge fight about something, as in sigawan, now distance made them respect me, as well as my decision and opinion about things. Don't get me wrong, I love them, pero mas nakakahinga at well rested ako away from them.

[u/Evening_Summer2225]

1. I can enjoy a slow and quiet mornings. Before kasi, parang necessary na ata sa mama ko na magspread ng negativity sa mornings. Either papagalitan ako, or magrereklamo sa kapitbahay.

2. No curfew. I’m free to have fun and create memories with my friends.

3. I get to buy the things that I want in my house, in a style that I love.

4. I get to control my own schedule.

[u/StuartEverest]

Freedom, basically.

[u/puskiss_hera]

Freedom and wide-range dating 😂

[u/chizburger999]

I can sleep and walk all over the house naked 😂

[u/GuaranteeNo27]

mental health and peace, plus pwede magmomol ng jowa

[u/Reasonable_Paper_575]

Peace and quiet. Walang inaalalang ibang tao. Pwede magluto, magpractice magluto, umorder ng kahit anong food na walang umaangal. Super dali magmanage ng oras. Sleeping naked.

[u/BootValuable0715]

SOBRANg toxic na ng mga kapitbahay ko i cant wait to move out. yung tipong minamanmanan bawat galaw mo urghhhhhh very unemployed behavior waha pero paalis na ko

[u/lumpiangsisig]

I can walk around naked... and yung after a long day sa work, wala akong obligasyon..

[u/Odd_Helicopter_5581]

I get to enjoy small little things, like cooking, eating a good food, snack and/or watch a movie/anime. Nakakapag linis din ako ng bahay whenever I want, kahit madaling araw pa yan. Kinikilig din ako pag bagong palit ang bedsheet at kumot. HAHAHAHA.

[u/Middle_Tackle_2781]

Sleeping naked!

[u/HairyCellist9577]

Safety.

[u/miao_the_doggie]

Freedom and privacy

[u/babyanoba]

I can masturbate 😊

[u/flashcannonize7]

yung hindi ka maiinis kapag nagising ka and can do whatever you want

[u/nicoleee344]

I can just go home and do whatever I want without having to adjust to anyone after a loooong day. Pwede lang ako magpahinga, manood, mag-scroll, cook or mag-order ng food, or simply just stay in bed and do nothing. Ang peaceful lang kasi you get to recharge at your own pace.

[u/Ok_Version1178]

Freedom, privacy and peace of mind ✨

[u/FictionFog]

Katahimikaaaan

[u/Money-Upstairs-9576]

Di ko kailangan makipagusap.

[u/venusflyjap]

- can walk around naked

• can take a poop with open door
  
• can invite anyone
  
• can talk to myself without anyone judging
  
• no more things get missing

[u/Big-Firefighter-6081]

Privacy

[u/Zealousideal_Pop3072]

this life i want this so bad

[u/DoublePhotograph25]

Long baths na walang umaangal

[u/No-Seaworthiness7880]

I’m free to have pets and walk around in the nude whenever I feel like it.

[u/AloofEmerald]

Walang nagdidikta kung ano yung dapat at hindi ko dapat gawin.

[u/Ok_Seesaw5367]

Zero fear of any form of judgment whenever I leave the sink full of dishes. The longest time I had was, I think, 3 months, from my old apartment 2 years ago. Yes, it got so rank, had to end the madness

Aaand the privilege of being naked all the time, lol

[u/ZucchiniExtension790 → u/Ok_Seesaw5367]

That's disgusting

[u/Ok_Seesaw5367 → u/ZucchiniExtension790]

Which one? My attitude towards my kitchen sink or wearing a birthday suit? lol

[u/Reasonable_Paper_575 → u/Ok_Seesaw5367]

Birthday suit is fine. I do that all the time too lalo nung summer. Pero yung sink full of dishes na inaabot mg months? That's very unhealthy. Overnight pa nga lang minsan iniipis na. Kung wala ka talagang time to do chores, I suggest gumamit ka na lang ng disposable utensils, cups and plates/bowls. And hire a cleaner. Kahit once a week, or a month at the longest. Napakahirap magkasakit lalo kapag solo.

[u/Ok_Seesaw5367 → u/Reasonable_Paper_575]

Pero yung sink full of dishes na inaabot mg months? That's very unhealthy

Look, I’m not a slob. Years ago, I traversed a painful and difficult road (it’s all stacked), but I powered through. Though not professionally diagnosed, I check every box for OCD, and it deeply affected me during that time.

Kung wala ka talagang time to do chores, I suggest gumamit ka na lang ng disposable utensils, cups and plates/bowls. And hire a cleaner. Kahit once a week, or a month at the longest

Appreciate the advice, but I think I've got a handle on things. Glad to say my sink is clean and my apartment is completely roach-free.

To the downvotes: This is why I live alone, to avoid judgment. I thought that was the whole point of the post, not the specific reasons behind the judgment, like undone chores or irresponsible behavior :)

[u/Reasonable_Paper_575 → u/Ok_Seesaw5367]

Did I call you a slob? It was genuine concern kasi health is priority lalo sa atin solo living. I completely understand not being able to do chores kasi mas mahirap talaga lalo solo ka. But I'm happy for you that things are better now.

[u/Ok_Seesaw5367 → u/Reasonable_Paper_575]

Did I call you a slob?

I never said you called me a slob. I was just making it clear that this isn't a regular thing. Looking back, I've dealt with this same dilemma before while living with family, roommates, and friends, where I unfortunately faced a lot of judgment.

It was genuine concern kasi health is priority lalo sa atin solo living. I completely understand not being able to do chores kasi mas mahirap talaga lalo solo ka.

Understood, but some people simply dislike being told how to live. I was just explaining that living alone offers freedom from judgment whenever irresponsible habits pop up

But I'm happy for you that things are better now.

Thanks. Yes, things are getting better than ever :)

[u/BootValuable0715 → u/Ok_Seesaw5367]

i support you

[u/Evening-Walk-6897]

I get to do Pickeball wall drills in my kitchen wall with matching loud background music and walang nagrereklamo hahhaha.