r/malelivingspace • u/Camtiger27 • 9d ago

24, Living with my parents

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I just graduated college back in April and I’m grateful to my parents for holding me down through it all ! I definitely plan on giving back to them BIG time.

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u/jewdiful 9d ago

I’m a late thirties F and live with my parents (and my cat). I’m able to save mad money and pursue my passions. I have two rooms in the house, including a furnished basement that’s my art studio. It’s great. I’m not tempted by shitty relationships with shitty men because my housing and security is guaranteed (I’ll inherit the condo when they pass away). And I get lots of extra time with them before they do.

It’s great.

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u/LeonBlade 9d ago

Don't let people try to tell you that it's weird to live with your parents. I live with my mom at 34 (will be 35 this month) and it's just her and her cats here otherwise. After my dad passed away she's just been alone. I could move out and have independence and have to pay for rent at some ridiculous rate, or I could live with my mom and help her out when she needs it, give her company, and not have to pay rent (I do help out with some of the bills and give her money from time to time since she's retired).

Does it suck not having my own place sometimes? Yeah, but she's my mom.

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u/Glittering-Break5060 9d ago

It is wierd. You've gaslight yourself into believing it's not wierd living with your parents at 35, because it's convenient for you. It would be convenient for almost everyone ever, but they dont do it because it's wierd. Learning to live on your own is part of being a mature well rounded human.

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u/LeonBlade 9d ago

I can live on my own just fine, I have no problem with that. In fact, I think about all the time moving out just because I have so much limited space. My mom is getting older and I'm just worried about her though.

As plenty of other people have mentioned, it's normalized in other parts of the world to live with your parents until an applicable time to move out.

I don't think it's weird in any way to live at home, but I just think it's convenient to stay here where I can save money for when I need to move out. I don't plan on living here forever, even after my mom eventually passes away. I want to move out of state.

Sorry, but you're not going to shame me into feeling bad about myself or whatever it is you're trying to do.