Wah, I'm at my folks' house!

[Longgrain]

I feel like such a loser, I'm 32 years old and right now I'm forced to live with my parents. They're great folks, and Christmas eve is still fun, but I see these people every day. It's so "That's 70s Show"ish.

It's so embarrassing too, just try bringing a lady over to your pad. "Hey baby, wanna see my place? Maybe mom will make us milk and cookies."

Any other adults out there forced to live at home for the time being?

[nine23]

1. "I'm George Costanza. I'm unemployed and I live with my parents."

Happy festivus!!!

[Longgrain]

7. Hang in there George.

And Happy festivus right back at ya.

My father and my brother are also both unemployed, part of the reason why I'm living with them, ya know to help out. Neither of them can seem to find anything around where we live so, it's kind of tough.

I hope things get better for you...

[Kat45]

2. I have a friend who is 54 and had to move back home.

Imagine how he feels! You're a young'un compared to him.

[SOteric]

3. Not currently, but it's happened before.

I know it chafes while you deal with it, but retrospectively, I'm so lucky to have good people for parents who are there for me when I need them.

I read a few stories now and again of the people on DU, and other places I read and post, - and it just boggles the mind how many have been deeply hurt and scarred by their own families.

:pals:

Hang in there. Your time will come.

[Longgrain]

5. Ahhhh.. thanks for your kind encouragement.

I feel like such a weirdo sometimes because my family is "normal" what ever that means.

We have had our share of really trying times, my problems are the most trivial among my family members, so I'm really not complaining.

Besides I wouldn't want to depress anyone on Christmas Eve...

Thanks again :pals:

[otohara]

4. When I Was 25 My Apt. Was $240.00 Per Month

it was a cool place too. I'm sure now it's renting for $1000.00 or more.

I don't know how in the hell anyone who doesn't have a killer job can enjoy living independently. I never wanted a room mate and was grateful I could afford my little place, even on my pitiful salary back then.

I drive in the burbs and am astonished that people can afford to pay for these monster homes. Just covering all the windows must cost a fortune, heating, water.

You're not alone - sure there are many of you out there.

[0007]

6. Four more years of junior and you and your parents will be

living with your grandpa & grandma, so buck laddie and count your blessings before your ass is drafted.

[Longgrain]

8. Believe me I count my blessings everyday...

I'm the sucessful one in my family...sort of...:shrug:

[0007]

15. ...then shout loudly. Now Dancer now Prancer up over that wall

hurry goddammit before I cut out your balls.

[SarahB]

9. It could be worse.

Nevermind on most of my earlier post.

You're lucky to have family who can be there for you. Some of aren't so lucky and have to live in some pretty lousy situations for the time being, in part, because of that. :(

[the Princess]

11. Sarah

I'm sorry your having such a rough night. :(

I hope things get better real soon - you deserve to be happy. :)

[SarahB]

14. Happiness is not something I can even think about.

I need to not be such a pathetic, whiny freak here and go take care of things I need to do tonight.

[Longgrain]

13. Look at me...

Vent...I understand...:hug:

And I hope you understand me too...

I definitely wasn't complaining, and thank you there is a lot of love in our group. And i realized recently too that I still haven't gotten over my last relationship, so it's been kind of a trying time...there's lots more i could tell you about me and my family that would make you cry...but i have a smile on my face.

If you'd like to talk though, I'll be here throughout most of the evening...:hi:

[the Princess]

10. I lived with my folks

When I was 30.

We don't get along - however they realized I was an adult and they treated me as such. I was allowed to have men stay over and when I met CO Liberal he stayed over on weekends.

I feel for you - it sucks to be an adult and live with your folks.

Hang in there - eventually you'll be out on your own again.

[MercutioATC]

12. I had to do that for a while after my divorce.

No fun, but I'm damn glad they were there...Ohio winters get COLD sometimes.