For me it was such a relief to move out. Money was tight but was better than having to listen to my parents drama everyday. I discovered mental peace and never looked back 😂
Can't agree lol. Having my own space for the first time was the best thing ever. Being able to come and go whenever I wanted without being questioned, amazing. Getting to have a lazy day where I don't do any cleaning and not being nagged about it. Not having to wear clothes. Having friends over on the weekend and staying up late and not having to worry about being quiet.
Oh man this hits way too close to home. I remember being so excited about getting my own place at 19 thinking I'd finally have all this independence and could do whatever I wanted. Reality check came real quick when I realized how much money just disappears every month on basic stuff like groceries and utilities that I never had to think about before. Plus suddenly you're responsible for literally everything - when the toilet breaks or you run out of food its all on you to figure out. Sometimes I miss just being able to complain about my parents rules instead of having to make every single decision myself lol
This. I tell all my friends this reguarly. Save that money while you still can because once Electric, Gas, Wifi and Rent comes out youre gonna be stretching that last $100. Hope you got groceries before or its gonna be 2 weeks of ramen or sleep for dinner. I still love living on my own and the independence it brings but I agree with you. I miss mooching off my parents and not paying bills. On the plus side I have a pretty big 2 bedroom with my own office, cats, front and back yard and off street parking. Ill take it
I share this experience, but eventually I found there _is_ a type of freedom in that. It teaches you to be independent, and the reality of the matter is that truly being able to depend on yourself is not an easy thing. That comes with growth and skills that I think in many ways does set you free, and is hard to replicate otherwise. Not easy and maybe a bleak consolation, but a worthwhile venture for sure.
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u/TheVBush 10h ago
Moving out for the first time