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Hi people!
I've just met a girl, we have literally just met, not been on a date yet, but i'm pretty sure it's on the cards.
My problem is that i'm 27 and still live at home. I know she's renting a place with her friend and i'm a little concerned she will have a bit of a problem with my situation. Thing is, it's not really my choice to be at home, i've only just finished my postgraduate degree (so for the last 7 years i've had practically zero income) and haven't got myself a job yet, that'll come in the new year.
Would you be put off someone else if they lived at home at 27? I know it's pretty old to still be living with parents, but would the fact that I didn't have much choice with just finishing uni make a difference? Would it matter to you at all?
I'm probably getting a bit ahead of myself here, but it's not the first time i've been embarrased about telling a girl that I still live with my parents.
Thanks!
I've just met a girl, we have literally just met, not been on a date yet, but i'm pretty sure it's on the cards.
My problem is that i'm 27 and still live at home. I know she's renting a place with her friend and i'm a little concerned she will have a bit of a problem with my situation. Thing is, it's not really my choice to be at home, i've only just finished my postgraduate degree (so for the last 7 years i've had practically zero income) and haven't got myself a job yet, that'll come in the new year.
Would you be put off someone else if they lived at home at 27? I know it's pretty old to still be living with parents, but would the fact that I didn't have much choice with just finishing uni make a difference? Would it matter to you at all?
I'm probably getting a bit ahead of myself here, but it's not the first time i've been embarrased about telling a girl that I still live with my parents.
Thanks!
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If she's a nice girl then I'm sure she'll be understanding. I think it's just when a guy is still at home being a mummy's boy and not wanting his independence yet that is offputting.
:yes: If you've been living at home because you've been/are studying, need to save some money or you've been through a break up then I dont see any problem with it.
If you still live at home because your attached to your parents and its too much hassle to leave then its a bit off putting.
Yeah totally. If I had it my way i'd have my own place. As much as I love my parents i'm a very independent person and I really want my own space, it's just being at uni has held me back until now.
Thanks for your replies. I guess the general thought is that it's the person's attitude rather than their situation, which is nice to hear.
Well I have a date arranged for next week, so I'll go to that feeling a little bit better about my accomodation situation
Now all I need is the housing market to crash and i'm sorted!!
It doesn't put me off because he has a job and doesn't sponge off them or anything.
And because of the situation you're in I wouldn't think it a bad thing at all.
I have a friend who's 21 and is living at home and doesn't have a job and still gets money from his parents. His excuse is he's waiting for the right one! I'm like for God's sake man! You're an adult!
Anyways, I hope you have a nice time on your date!