Would you date someone still living at home with PARENTS?

8/17/2008 7:00:02 AM	Would you date someone still living at home with PARENTS?
trinasixx Atlanta, GA age: 30	I've played Devil's advocate before and dated a guy who was 30 years old and still living at home. He said that he intended to find his own place in a couple months. Well, those couple months turned into 2 1/2 years and he still lived with his mom When he would visit and stay the night at my house, his mom would call several times asking what time he was coming home. I told him he was NOT welcome back because I was so disguisted at his mom calling non-stop. Looking back, I realize how dependent he was and how lazy he really was. I mean, he had no physical or mental disabilites that would prevent him from working to save money for his own place. So WTF? I would never date anyone again who is still living with his parents. Am I wrong? Meet singles at DateHookup.dating, we're 100% free! Join now!
8/17/2008 7:11:20 AM	Would you date someone still living at home with PARENTS?
jugged76 Cleveland, TN age: 33	that depends on the situation that the guy is in like me i am being forced to live at home once again because i gave everything to my ex so she would have a place for my child and then she lost it and wont let me see my child now
8/17/2008 7:12:02 AM	Would you date someone still living at home with PARENTS?
pichick712 Brookhaven, PA age: 51	Depends on how old he is. I am 50 and would NEVER date a man who still lives with his parents.
8/17/2008 7:13:33 AM	Would you date someone still living at home with PARENTS?
immabluefish Orlando, FL age: 46	Depends...If he was taking care of his parents or circumstances were such he had to then thats different than him being lazy and not wanting to.
8/17/2008 7:13:39 AM	Would you date someone still living at home with PARENTS?
alicekathleen Sacramento, CA age: 65	Only if he were caring for them at the end of their lives, which is happening with people my age. My mom lived with me the last year of her life, but I could just as easily have moved into her house. Otherwise, no.
8/17/2008 7:18:05 AM	Would you date someone still living at home with PARENTS?
tater79 Springfield, IL age: 31	I guess it would all depend on their circumstances for being at their parents house, I know My dad lived with me for about 3yrs, after he had brain surgery, and had a mild stroke during it.. but if someone just seen the two of us they would of probably thought I was living off my dad. which obviously wasn't the case... I think if the person has a job and doesn't plan on staying with their parents their whole life, I would date them. We have all had hard times now and again, so I don't look down on someone, just for that.
8/17/2008 7:32:08 AM	Would you date someone still living at home with PARENTS?
sanddallor Houston, TX age: 49	It really all depends on the person and the situation, but that's an exception, not a rule!
8/17/2008 7:51:51 AM	Would you date someone still living at home with PARENTS?
doll121 Middleport, OH age: 52
8/17/2008 8:05:00 AM	Would you date someone still living at home with PARENTS?
wolfi Albuquerque, NM age: 45	Believe it or not, living with your parents is par for the course in much of the world. I'm with all the others who have said it would depend on the situation. I'd rather date someone who lives with her parents and isn't in debt until the year 3456 than someone who pretends to 'own' a house the bank owns. This can get tricky for guys, because in my experience, the more the parents like you, the less the girl will and vice versa.
8/17/2008 8:12:07 AM	Would you date someone still living at home with PARENTS?
tater79 Springfield, IL age: 31	Quote from wolfi: Believe it or not, living with your parents is par for the course in much of the world. I'm with all the others who have said it would depend on the situation. I'd rather date someone who lives with her parents and isn't in debt until the year 3456 than someone who pretends to 'own' a house the bank owns. This can get tricky for guys, because in my experience, the more the parents like you, the less the girl will and vice versa. I notice this last part, was true when I was younger, I got along really well with one of my Ex's father, but My girlfriend resented me for it, because her father beleived in disipline. and my girlfriend was someone that didn't think she should respect her parents veiws on things. needless to say I had to put her out the door, but her dad was really understanding and told me that he loves his daughter dearly but he would of did the same thing in my position...
8/17/2008 8:17:04 AM	Would you date someone still living at home with PARENTS?
mooncruiser Florahome, FL age: 57	No you're not wrong. To answer the question, in my age bracket, not even on a bet. Scary, extremely scary.
8/17/2008 8:38:21 AM	Would you date someone still living at home with PARENTS?
citywrkr Milwaukee, WI age: 55	I am one of those still living at home.I recently moved back due to unforeseen circumstances.But my folks need to be watched over.Their elderly and need a little help.But it is awkward when you meet somone and tell them you live at home.But what else is there to do.I'm the oldest and it's my responsibilty.
8/17/2008 8:40:19 AM	Would you date someone still living at home with PARENTS?
g_d77 Watertown, NY age: 32	Any person who is living with their parents has issues and is a loser. Now, if their parents are living with THEM for health reasons or whatnot, then that's probably ok.
8/17/2008 8:48:14 AM	Would you date someone still living at home with PARENTS?
sassycntrygirl Jonesboro, AR age: 25	My mother and I live together, its more of a roommate thing. She's my best friend in the world, and we share bills, rent, ect. On top of that, we both raise my nephew and have been since my sister passed when I was 15. I DO want my own place in the not so distant future, but I still want to be close enough to my mother to help her with my nephew. At this point in time its more cost efficient for both of us to live together and share expenses. The economy is forcing families to move in together and have homes with sometimes two families living in them. I'm also not a loser, mooch, or afraid to cut the cord. This works for our lives at the moment. [Edited 8/17/2008 8:49:35 AM PST]
8/17/2008 9:01:54 AM	Would you date someone still living at home with PARENTS?
cutiegirl86 Stanfield, OR age: 23	Quote from g_d77: Any person who is living with their parents has issues and is a loser. Now, if their parents are living with THEM for health reasons or whatnot, then that's probably ok. Not true that every person living with their parents is a loser with issues. I live with my parents so that I can pay for my college each term (no financial aid). I also work 2 very good jobs on top of going to school full time so I think your comment is very much untrue...thanks for the input though
8/17/2008 9:06:51 AM	Would you date someone still living at home with PARENTS?
sassycntrygirl Jonesboro, AR age: 25	Quote from cutiegirl86: Quote from g_d77: Any person who is living with their parents has issues and is a loser. Now, if their parents are living with THEM for health reasons or whatnot, then that's probably ok. Not true that every person living with their parents is a loser with issues. I live with my parents so that I can pay for my college each term (no financial aid). I also work 2 very good jobs on top of going to school full time so I think your comment is very much untrue...thanks for the input though I agree with you, cutegirl86. I live with my mother for economical reasons for BOTH of us. We both work full time jobs that pay around 7.00 an hour, there's no WAY either of us could afford this place on our own. Its not that high, only $400 a month + bills, but its the + bills that requires us to work together to make it happen. We're feeding and clothing my very rapidly growing 10 year old nephew. Not cheap...
8/17/2008 9:09:57 AM	Would you date someone still living at home with PARENTS?
cutiegirl86 Stanfield, OR age: 23	Quote from sassycntrygirl: Quote from cutiegirl86: Quote from g_d77: Any person who is living with their parents has issues and is a loser. Now, if their parents are living with THEM for health reasons or whatnot, then that's probably ok. Not true that every person living with their parents is a loser with issues. I live with my parents so that I can pay for my college each term (no financial aid). I also work 2 very good jobs on top of going to school full time so I think your comment is very much untrue...thanks for the input though I agree with you, cutegirl86. I live with my mother for economical reasons for BOTH of us. We both work full time jobs that pay around 7.00 an hour, there's no WAY either of us could afford this place on our own. Its not that high, only $400 a month + bills, but its the + bills that requires us to work together to make it happen. We're feeding and clothing my very rapidly growing 10 year old nephew. Not cheap... that's today's reality, my dad always talks about how when he was in college he worked a part time job went to school full time and lived on his own. That is not even close to possible now days.
8/17/2008 9:10:50 AM	Would you date someone still living at home with PARENTS?
mpshea26 Brockton, MA age: 28	I have an interesting situation. I live with my Aunt and my grandparents. I am really self conscious about living with family at 26, and I cringe when I go on dates, and have to express my living situation. At the same time, I just paid off my car and got a raise, so hopefully I am out on my own soon
8/17/2008 9:21:12 AM	Would you date someone still living at home with PARENTS?
sassycntrygirl Jonesboro, AR age: 25	Quote from mpshea26: I have an interesting situation. I live with my Aunt and my grandparents. I am really self conscious about living with family at 26, and I cringe when I go on dates, and have to express my living situation. At the same time, I just paid off my car and got a raise, so hopefully I am out on my own soon You know what, I find it so sad that people make anyone feel bad for having to live with family in today's economy. Some who live at home ARE lazy and just won't get off their asses and get a job. Then there's the rest of us who have extenuating circumstances that don't allow us to get out on our own. I'm tired of people saying "you live with your mom???" like I just told them I had a VD or something...lol. I also don't have a car b/c I can't afford one, that makes them think I'm a loser too. Nope, not a loser...lol, just broke. I work 35 hours a week for 6.55 an hour at the moment with raises on the horizon in the near future. As my pay goes up, so will what I can afford in life. Until then people will have to deal with the fact this is my life at the moment.
8/17/2008 9:26:57 AM	Would you date someone still living at home with PARENTS?
mpshea26 Brockton, MA age: 28	Quote from sassycntrygirl: Quote from mpshea26: I have an interesting situation. I live with my Aunt and my grandparents. I am really self conscious about living with family at 26, and I cringe when I go on dates, and have to express my living situation. At the same time, I just paid off my car and got a raise, so hopefully I am out on my own soon You know what, I find it so sad that people make anyone feel bad for having to live with family in today's economy. Some who live at home ARE lazy and just won't get off their asses and get a job. Then there's the rest of us who have extenuating circumstances that don't allow us to get out on our own. I'm tired of people saying "you live with your mom???" like I just told them I had a VD or something...lol. I also don't have a car b/c I can't afford one, that makes them think I'm a loser too. Nope, not a loser...lol, just broke. I work 35 hours a week for 6.55 an hour at the moment with raises on the horizon in the near future. As my pay goes up, so will what I can afford in life. Until then people will have to deal with the fact this is my life at the moment. Thank you for saying that. Sometimes it's easy to get self conscious, but most of the people I know my age who are out on their own actually didn't earn a degree or anything. They just had good connections to get a decent paying job.
8/17/2008 9:29:09 AM	Would you date someone still living at home with PARENTS?
midnight08 Clarksburg, WV age: 39	I moved out when I was 18 and never looked back. If someone is still living with mommy or daddy over 20 or 23. I say they are mooching. Plus this persons parents will be constantly medaling with the relationship. I would not date her.... cut the apron strings. JMO.
8/17/2008 9:33:57 AM	Would you date someone still living at home with PARENTS?
icedog New Port Richey, FL age: 59	Hell if I could move back home I would.Costs are out rageous these days.
8/17/2008 9:35:47 AM	Would you date someone still living at home with PARENTS?
prinyprin Reading, PA age: 21	Quote from mpshea26: Quote from sassycntrygirl: Quote from mpshea26: I have an interesting situation. I live with my Aunt and my grandparents. I am really self conscious about living with family at 26, and I cringe when I go on dates, and have to express my living situation. At the same time, I just paid off my car and got a raise, so hopefully I am out on my own soon You know what, I find it so sad that people make anyone feel bad for having to live with family in today's economy. Some who live at home ARE lazy and just won't get off their asses and get a job. Then there's the rest of us who have extenuating circumstances that don't allow us to get out on our own. I'm tired of people saying "you live with your mom???" like I just told them I had a VD or something...lol. I also don't have a car b/c I can't afford one, that makes them think I'm a loser too. Nope, not a loser...lol, just broke. I work 35 hours a week for 6.55 an hour at the moment with raises on the horizon in the near future. As my pay goes up, so will what I can afford in life. Until then people will have to deal with the fact this is my life at the moment. Thank you for saying that. Sometimes it's easy to get self conscious, but most of the people I know my age who are out on their own actually didn't earn a degree or anything. They just had good connections to get a decent paying job. i live at home but im a full time student with a job so its not like im just being lazy, im actually saving up for the things i want. I want to move out, but juggling work and school isnt easy!
8/17/2008 9:45:09 AM	Would you date someone still living at home with PARENTS?
jcsx Bellevue, WA age: 50	Just wanted to say that "Todd" does live with his parents. He is 48. His parents are in their 90s and NEED THE HELP. Neither wanted to go to the nursing home, but can't really care for themselves, so he rented out his house so that he could be there for them at nights. Not his idea of the best living arrangements, but figures that they gave up their lives for him for about 18 years, and this is the least he can do to repay them for all they did. Anyone who wants to look down on him for that, is not anyone I WOULD WANT TO DATE.
8/17/2008 10:03:22 AM	Would you date someone still living at home with PARENTS?
sassycntrygirl Jonesboro, AR age: 25	Quote from midnight08: I moved out when I was 18 and never looked back. If someone is still living with mommy or daddy over 20 or 23. I say they are mooching. Plus this persons parents will be constantly medaling with the relationship. I would not date her.... cut the apron strings. JMO. How the eff am I mooching when I'm splitting the bills 50/50 with my mother? I help her with her gas for her van, and her insurance for it also. Two things that don't even go in the category of my bills, but I do it anyway. I pay for most of the groceries also. I also help raise my 10 year old nephew. My sister, his mother, died when he was 16 months old. His father has been in and out of jail for his whole life. What do you suppose I do? Let my nephew go without just to be selfish? You are awfully judgmental of situations you know nothing about. Good for you that you were able to move out at 18 and never look back, it hasn't worked out that way for me and not for lack of trying either.
8/17/2008 10:04:48 AM	Would you date someone still living at home with PARENTS?
carolinaguy71 Boca Raton, FL age: 38	Quote from trinasixx: I've played Devil's advocate before and dated a guy who was 30 years old and still living at home. He said that he intended to find his own place in a couple months. Well, those couple months turned into 2 1/2 years and he still lived with his mom When he would visit and stay the night at my house, his mom would call several times asking what time he was coming home. I told him he was NOT welcome back because I was so disguisted at his mom calling non-stop. Looking back, I realize how dependent he was and how lazy he really was. I mean, he had no physical or mental disabilites that would prevent him from working to save money for his own place. So WTF? I would never date anyone again who is still living with his parents. Am I wrong? You answered the question for yourself, if he isnt working and living at his parents then there is a problem right off the bat. I can see staying at your parents if you are saving money or are on the road for your job alot and dont want to waste money on an apartment. There are many reasons one would live with someone else, but if someone doesnt have a job then they have no business trying to date someone.
8/17/2008 10:13:59 AM	Would you date someone still living at home with PARENTS?
mlk2008 Brimfield, MA age: 90	Quote from tater79: I guess it would all depend on their circumstances for being at their parents house, I know My dad lived with me for about 3yrs, after he had brain surgery, and had a mild stroke during it.. but if someone just seen the two of us they would of probably thought I was living off my dad. which obviously wasn't the case... I think if the person has a job and doesn't plan on staying with their parents their whole life, I would date them. We have all had hard times now and again, so I don't look down on someone, just for that. Good statement, tater, I wouldn't look down on someone actively trying to get out of parents house.
8/17/2008 10:14:45 AM	Would you date someone still living at home with PARENTS?
thebestman Alpharetta, GA age: 36	It depends on the situation.
8/17/2008 10:17:47 AM	Would you date someone still living at home with PARENTS?
mlk2008 Brimfield, MA age: 90	Quote from sassycntrygirl: Quote from mpshea26: I have an interesting situation. I live with my Aunt and my grandparents. I am really self conscious about living with family at 26, and I cringe when I go on dates, and have to express my living situation. At the same time, I just paid off my car and got a raise, so hopefully I am out on my own soon You know what, I find it so sad that people make anyone feel bad for having to live with family in today's economy. Some who live at home ARE lazy and just won't get off their asses and get a job. Then there's the rest of us who have extenuating circumstances that don't allow us to get out on our own. I'm tired of people saying "you live with your mom???" like I just told them I had a VD or something...lol. I also don't have a car b/c I can't afford one, that makes them think I'm a loser too. Nope, not a loser...lol, just broke. I work 35 hours a week for 6.55 an hour at the moment with raises on the horizon in the near future. As my pay goes up, so will what I can afford in life. Until then people will have to deal with the fact this is my life at the moment. It's against the law now to pay less than 7 dollars and hour. You need to let that employer know as soon as possible.
8/17/2008 10:20:33 AM	Would you date someone still living at home with PARENTS?
clubkid66 Brooklyn, NY age: 43	Unless it's a very temporoary situation or parents were sick then no. Women like to beat a man down for this but if those are the "rules" then everybody has to live by them.
8/17/2008 10:23:46 AM	Would you date someone still living at home with PARENTS?
sassycntrygirl Jonesboro, AR age: 25	Quote from mlk2008: Quote from sassycntrygirl: Quote from mpshea26: I have an interesting situation. I live with my Aunt and my grandparents. I am really self conscious about living with family at 26, and I cringe when I go on dates, and have to express my living situation. At the same time, I just paid off my car and got a raise, so hopefully I am out on my own soon You know what, I find it so sad that people make anyone feel bad for having to live with family in today's economy. Some who live at home ARE lazy and just won't get off their asses and get a job. Then there's the rest of us who have extenuating circumstances that don't allow us to get out on our own. I'm tired of people saying "you live with your mom???" like I just told them I had a VD or something...lol. I also don't have a car b/c I can't afford one, that makes them think I'm a loser too. Nope, not a loser...lol, just broke. I work 35 hours a week for 6.55 an hour at the moment with raises on the horizon in the near future. As my pay goes up, so will what I can afford in life. Until then people will have to deal with the fact this is my life at the moment. It's against the law now to pay less than 7 dollars and hour. You need to let that employer know as soon as possible. In Arkansas minimum wage is at 6.55, we're one of the poorest states in the country.
8/17/2008 10:24:09 AM	Would you date someone still living at home with PARENTS?
busygirl1970 Montgomery, AL age: 40	Quote from jugged76: that depends on the situation that the guy is in like me i am being forced to live at home once again because i gave everything to my ex so she would have a place for my child and then she lost it and wont let me see my child now Jugged76, I hope that things get better for you soon and I hope you get to see your child. Kids need their parents. With that being said, I would date a man who is living at home temporarily and is making an effort to get his own place. It is a different stroy if he is taking care of a sick or elderly parent.
8/17/2008 10:25:04 AM	Would you date someone still living at home with PARENTS?
mlk2008 Brimfield, MA age: 90	Quote from sassycntrygirl: Quote from midnight08: I moved out when I was 18 and never looked back. If someone is still living with mommy or daddy over 20 or 23. I say they are mooching. Plus this persons parents will be constantly medaling with the relationship. I would not date her.... cut the apron strings. JMO. How the eff am I mooching when I'm splitting the bills 50/50 with my mother? I help her with her gas for her van, and her insurance for it also. Two things that don't even go in the category of my bills, but I do it anyway. I pay for most of the groceries also. I also help raise my 10 year old nephew. My sister, his mother, died when he was 16 months old. His father has been in and out of jail for his whole life. What do you suppose I do? Let my nephew go without just to be selfish? You are awfully judgmental of situations you know nothing about. Good for you that you were able to move out at 18 and never look back, it hasn't worked out that way for me and not for lack of trying either. First and foremost, my condolences to your sister. Now I agree with you sassy. You are contributing to the operations of the household. How is that a mooch?? Not at all. As for you, midnight8, I congratulate you for moving out at 18 and staying out since then. Keep your fingers crossed and pray to god that things stay that way for you.
8/17/2008 10:30:51 AM	Would you date someone still living at home with PARENTS?
mlk2008 Brimfield, MA age: 90	Quote from sassycntrygirl: Quote from mlk2008: Quote from sassycntrygirl: Quote from mpshea26: I have an interesting situation. I live with my Aunt and my grandparents. I am really self conscious about living with family at 26, and I cringe when I go on dates, and have to express my living situation. At the same time, I just paid off my car and got a raise, so hopefully I am out on my own soon You know what, I find it so sad that people make anyone feel bad for having to live with family in today's economy. Some who live at home ARE lazy and just won't get off their asses and get a job. Then there's the rest of us who have extenuating circumstances that don't allow us to get out on our own. I'm tired of people saying "you live with your mom???" like I just told them I had a VD or something...lol. I also don't have a car b/c I can't afford one, that makes them think I'm a loser too. Nope, not a loser...lol, just broke. I work 35 hours a week for 6.55 an hour at the moment with raises on the horizon in the near future. As my pay goes up, so will what I can afford in life. Until then people will have to deal with the fact this is my life at the moment. It's against the law now to pay less than 7 dollars and hour. You need to let that employer know as soon as possible. In Arkansas minimum wage is at 6.55, we're one of the poorest states in the country. Are you serious?? Oh man. I'm sorry to hear that. Because in PA, the minimum wage is 7.25 an hour as of June 2008.
8/17/2008 10:34:12 AM	Would you date someone still living at home with PARENTS?
cutiegirl86 Stanfield, OR age: 23	Quote from mlk2008: Quote from sassycntrygirl: Quote from mpshea26: I have an interesting situation. I live with my Aunt and my grandparents. I am really self conscious about living with family at 26, and I cringe when I go on dates, and have to express my living situation. At the same time, I just paid off my car and got a raise, so hopefully I am out on my own soon You know what, I find it so sad that people make anyone feel bad for having to live with family in today's economy. Some who live at home ARE lazy and just won't get off their asses and get a job. Then there's the rest of us who have extenuating circumstances that don't allow us to get out on our own. I'm tired of people saying "you live with your mom???" like I just told them I had a VD or something...lol. I also don't have a car b/c I can't afford one, that makes them think I'm a loser too. Nope, not a loser...lol, just broke. I work 35 hours a week for 6.55 an hour at the moment with raises on the horizon in the near future. As my pay goes up, so will what I can afford in life. Until then people will have to deal with the fact this is my life at the moment. It's against the law now to pay less than 7 dollars and hour. You need to let that employer know as soon as possible. Different states have different minimum wages. Oregon i believe is 6.95, and idaho if i am correct is about 6 an hour. maybe 5.95. So it is not correct that it is against the law to pay under 7 dollars an hour
8/17/2008 10:36:18 AM	Would you date someone still living at home with PARENTS?
sassycntrygirl Jonesboro, AR age: 25	Quote from mlk2008: Quote from sassycntrygirl: Quote from mlk2008: Quote from sassycntrygirl: Quote from mpshea26: I have an interesting situation. I live with my Aunt and my grandparents. I am really self conscious about living with family at 26, and I cringe when I go on dates, and have to express my living situation. At the same time, I just paid off my car and got a raise, so hopefully I am out on my own soon You know what, I find it so sad that people make anyone feel bad for having to live with family in today's economy. Some who live at home ARE lazy and just won't get off their asses and get a job. Then there's the rest of us who have extenuating circumstances that don't allow us to get out on our own. I'm tired of people saying "you live with your mom???" like I just told them I had a VD or something...lol. I also don't have a car b/c I can't afford one, that makes them think I'm a loser too. Nope, not a loser...lol, just broke. I work 35 hours a week for 6.55 an hour at the moment with raises on the horizon in the near future. As my pay goes up, so will what I can afford in life. Until then people will have to deal with the fact this is my life at the moment. It's against the law now to pay less than 7 dollars and hour. You need to let that employer know as soon as possible. In Arkansas minimum wage is at 6.55, we're one of the poorest states in the country. Are you serious?? Oh man. I'm sorry to hear that. Because in PA, the minimum wage is 7.25 an hour as of June 2008. Yep, and thats up from the 6.25 it was before July. Before that it was 5.15 until june of last year...
8/17/2008 10:42:18 AM	Would you date someone still living at home with PARENTS?
mlk2008 Brimfield, MA age: 90	Quote from cutiegirl86: Quote from mlk2008: Quote from sassycntrygirl: Quote from mpshea26: I have an interesting situation. I live with my Aunt and my grandparents. I am really self conscious about living with family at 26, and I cringe when I go on dates, and have to express my living situation. At the same time, I just paid off my car and got a raise, so hopefully I am out on my own soon You know what, I find it so sad that people make anyone feel bad for having to live with family in today's economy. Some who live at home ARE lazy and just won't get off their asses and get a job. Then there's the rest of us who have extenuating circumstances that don't allow us to get out on our own. I'm tired of people saying "you live with your mom???" like I just told them I had a VD or something...lol. I also don't have a car b/c I can't afford one, that makes them think I'm a loser too. Nope, not a loser...lol, just broke. I work 35 hours a week for 6.55 an hour at the moment with raises on the horizon in the near future. As my pay goes up, so will what I can afford in life. Until then people will have to deal with the fact this is my life at the moment. It's against the law now to pay less than 7 dollars and hour. You need to let that employer know as soon as possible. Different states have different minimum wages. Oregon i believe is 6.95, and idaho if i am correct is about 6 an hour. maybe 5.95. So it is not correct that it is against the law to pay under 7 dollars an hour Correction, in PA it is.
8/17/2008 10:42:27 AM	Would you date someone still living at home with PARENTS?
usakindatheart Overton, TX age: 49	hmmmm. good question... i will go with the economy answer to a point. if you can not afford a home with what you make, (perhaps go to some kind of school, get the training and get a better job?), but i am not so high and mighty that i do not recognize that some people can not go to school and work full time and be able to do well at their classes. going to school and studying is a job in its self. now there are a trend in italy, greece, spain, that the sons are living with their mothers all the way up to their 40's and not getting married. they did a show on it too. the census on it was why pay for the cow when you get the milk free now, also, mom knows how to cook better, and iron those clothes much better than any modern day wife. in these countries women are going through quite a transformation, sort of their own 60's liberation i know a woman that is our county clerk, both of her sons are still living at home. she loves it and brags about how no woman could possible replace her as she does every thing for her sons, too me its almost the line of creepy, of course i didn't say anything, but what women would not want to raise a strong man to be able to do great things and part of those things would be to fall in love and with all its complexities and raise a family, on his own...? but it doesn't seem to be that way. I also noticed that mothers who have more than 2 children have no problem with having their children go on their own, but mothers who have 2 children or less have a difficulty letting them go... in other words, kicking them in the pants to get out their and make something of themselves. you can love your children, but part of that love has to be tough love. simply put, if you make life at your home so easy for your children... basically be their mommy slave, and let them do as they will, then why should they leave? now as far as having to take care of an elder parent or damaged sibling... well i totally understand that, being that you take the option of putting them in adult day care or senior travel days, during the day, so they will not be stagnating in the house, while you are off to work. also the young 18 year old to what ever degree your studying, i know you come back during christmas vacation and summer to your parents house. i would support children in this manner with the understanding, as long as they are going to school full time. jmo
8/17/2008 11:31:04 AM	Would you date someone still living at home with PARENTS?
sassycntrygirl Jonesboro, AR age: 25	I have no way of going to school...lol, it costs money that I do NOT have. I do have many chances for advancement in my career in the future, that being the reason I've not been looking for things that start out at more b/c you have limitless possibilities after a few months where I work. I enjoy my job, it pays enough for the time being that my mother and I can continue to help equally in our home, and I have a little in my pocket to take my friend Keesha and myself to lunch once a week. I am not selfish with what money I do have, I am more than willing to share with people when I have it. Heck, I won a couch at an office raffle and gave it to my friend Christy who got all her stuff burned in a moving trailer that caught on fire.
8/17/2008 4:26:09 PM	Would you date someone still living at home with PARENTS?
trinasixx Atlanta, GA age: 30	I think it's really sweet and thoughtful for those of you who have moved in with parents to care for them while they are ill. For me, I can care for them and still have the privacy of my own place. Hell they live less than 5 blocks away. I was one of those people who left home early and was always able to support myself by working 2 jobs if I had to. But I'm going to go a little deeper with this. Every person you meet is not going to have ailing parents that require them to live at home (too coincidental). Some people really are lazy and have no plans to ever move out. Some just want to mooch as long as they can. You know, the ones who don't contribute to rent or any household responsibilities? If you get involved with someone like this on a ROMANTIC level, they'll just do the same to you. I know every situation is different and I truly applause those who care for ill parents (living at home or not). You'll probably end up having a long life for that. But I've been there and done that...dated that man still living at home for FREELOADING purposes...won't do it again!
8/17/2008 4:31:03 PM	Would you date someone still living at home with PARENTS?
surferdab Mechanicsville, MD age: 43	No way!! Absolutely not!! Gotta go now my mom needs the computer.

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