Age you moved out at...?

[Erin]

Originally Posted by Erin

The first time it was June 1 of grade 12. I was a week shy of turning 18. Moved back home a year later to fix my life. Then I moved out again when I was 20. Still out.

Yep... Still out. Been through a few roomies since this post.

[Disco_Whore]

I'm still at home, and I'll be turning 22 next week.

I find it very frustrating since I had left, but decided to come back in order to go to school. My goal is to complete my B.A. debt free, so I think I'll be staying until then.

[·dıesel·]

from your guys' experiences is it better to have roommates or try to make it by yourself?

[Chewy]

Originally Posted by ·dıesel·

from your guys' experiences is it better to have roommates or try to make it by yourself?

If you can make it on your own then you can rely on yourself and you know what you are capable of. With someone else chipping in there is always the chance of them leaving and you having to pick up the slack.

[Guineveire]

19, and the move will be in 40 more days!

Yayyyer!

[MissMarz]

i was almost 17 when i left. but came back at 21.5....
now i'm 22 and going out of my skull at times. i need out!

[shebavpg]

If I could still of lived at home till I was 21 I would of taken it and loved it....lol
But I think my parents moved onto there boat to get me out. oh well. lol

[Guineveire]

I'm glad Im leaving home. I think my relationship with my parents will get a little better now. Hopefully.

[tiedye]

First time was 15 and I've been in and out since. Meh. I've figured out a wicked plan that will keep me out for good. It's foolproof too.

[mekim]

18. on my way to university.

moved home for a couple months when i moved back from whistler @ 27 years old. lived in the suite in the basement for a couple months to get my feet back underneath me. then got out of there as quick as i fucking could.

[lildonkey]

16.. and still doing fine.. almost 21 now...

and i moved out because i wanted the freedom, and still have a very close relationship with my parents

it's okay if you move out.. but don't underestimate the costs... there are a lot of expenses here and there that will add up.

[ebbomega]

Which time?

First time was age 18, but that's because my parents sent me to college. After I dropped out and got laid off, had to move back home.

Second time I didn't get out of the nest till 23. Seems pretty permanent this time around, though.

[galaxie]

I'm 22 and I haven't moved out yet.
My mom and I get along great, we have more of a friend relationship than a mother-daughter one. She refuses to allow me to pay rent and I have the entire ground floor to myself (bathroom, bedroom, office, storage), so it's a pretty damn sweet deal. My 20 y/o brother lives here, too, but we don't see him too often. Somehow we all seem to manage to show up at home all at the same time every Sunday night and actually have a sit-down dinner, too.

I'm glad that my brother and I still live at home with my mom because the three of us never really got along until my brother and I became adults. We're a lot closer now that we're older.

[Tea]

^ i love you and i miss you

[Kandyapple]

Just moved out for the first time this month. (22)
So far it's going ok; probably because my mom and I were splitting the rent and bills 50/50 already, so had a good idea of what my bills would look like (as I'm living with my BF). Although I must admit the biggest drain is probably food. I'm trying to cook at home more, but I find you forget the little things and always need to go back to the store. It really adds up, I just need to learn to shop smarter instead of just impulsively.

[*SunShyne*]

I moved out the summer I was 18. I stayed out til when I was 21 when I lost my job (cut backs) and my car died. When I was 23, I moved out here.

So far, I'm happy, my car is alive and well, and there's only been one fire.

[veN]

Originally Posted by Kandyapple

Just moved out for the first time this month.
So far it's going ok; probably because my mom and I were splitting the rent and bills 50/50 already, so had a good idea of what my bills would look like (as I'm living with my BF). Although I must admit the biggest drain is probably food. I'm trying to cook at home more, but I find you forget the little things and always need to go back to the store. It really adds up, I just need to learn to shop smarter instead of just impulsively.

Ya we're constantly making lists and learning to watch flyers. We started buying breakfast foods and making them on the wknds instead of going out so much. Also, trying to organize our cupboards better so we're not buying things we already have (because we couldn't find them), and making room and stocking up on stuff we use lots when it's on sale. It's a learning process!

Originally Posted by Kandyapple

Although I must admit the biggest drain is probably food. I'm trying to cook at home more, but I find you forget the little things and always need to go back to the store. It really adds up, I just need to learn to shop smarter instead of just impulsively.

Although Im living at home now, ive been responsible for buying my own food for years now. Ive learned a lot from it by knowing what to by at what stores and understanding how long things last and what to stock up on when its on sale. Eventualy you devolope a habbit in your local grociery store and get a rutine list that you dont foget.

[brittni]

about 15... then went back, then 16 i left for good! it's much better! I love living with my girlie friend;) lol

[NinjaBoy]

21, then moved back home for two months while I was waiting for my apartment to open up.

Roomates help, at least mine does. So make sure you don't get someone flakey.

My brother is 27 and still living at home. Says he'll be there till he finishes school (when he's 29) and when he save some money. I couldn't imagine that.

[dre420]

17... finished off high school and came to UBC, where i still am

[TrapStar]

how did you guys that moved out at 15 survive lol.

[Guineveire]

its called turning tricks. lol

Just kidding.
Lots of people can do it. Some people either quit school to work instead, etc.