Do adults who live with their parents have any business in dating?

[bobross419]

This is stupid... we aren't living in 1952... cost of living is retarded these days. Living with parents is more economical (smarter).

 

[Capt Caveman]

Originally posted by: bobross419
This is stupid... we aren't living in 1952... cost of living is retarded these days. Living with parents is more economical (smarter).

Or you could rent and live with roommates.

 

[TheVrolok]

It's funny how frequently this topic comes up in ATOT threads. I'm amazed at how many people have such disdain for any 18+ folk living with their parents for any amount of time. Do you people not understand how things work these days? Many, many post grads live at home for a few months to a year or maybe even two while they get their feet on the ground. A BS is not what it used to be and with student loans as well it is not an easy task to move out on one's own immediately. Hell, I lived at home for 8 months or so to save some money while working between undergrad and med school. Dating was never a problem; if it came up I just said, that yeah, I was staying at home to save some money until school started again and it was never a problem. Sure, if I left with someone we usually went to her place but she more often than not had a roommate anyway. I just don't see what the big deal is unless, of course, we're talking about people in their late 20's who never left.

 

[TheVrolok]

Originally posted by: Capt Caveman

Originally posted by: bobross419
This is stupid... we aren't living in 1952... cost of living is retarded these days. Living with parents is more economical (smarter).

Or you could rent and live with roommates.

However, it's still cheaper to live at home (most times).

 

[Razgriz]

Originally posted by: TheVrolok
It's funny how frequently this topic comes up in ATOT threads. I'm amazed at how many people have such disdain for any 18+ folk living with their parents for any amount of time. Do you people not understand how things work these days? Many, many post grads live at home for a few months to a year or maybe even two while they get their feet on the ground. A BS is not what it used to be and with student loans as well it is not an easy task to move out on one's own immediately. Hell, I lived at home for 8 months or so to save some money while working between undergrad and med school. Dating was never a problem; if it came up I just said, that yeah, I was staying at home to save some money until school started again and it was never a problem. Sure, if I left with someone we usually went to her place but she more often than not had a roommate anyway. I just don't see what the big deal is unless, of course, we're talking about people in their late 20's who never left.

:thumbsup:

 

[fulltilt39]

3 words -

FAILURE
TO
LAUNCH

i'm gonna get a nekkid room if my kid does that. nobody will be dating her. <evil laugh>

 

[oddyager]

Originally posted by: TheVrolok
It's funny how frequently this topic comes up in ATOT threads. I'm amazed at how many people have such disdain for any 18+ folk living with their parents for any amount of time. Do you people not understand how things work these days? Many, many post grads live at home for a few months to a year or maybe even two while they get their feet on the ground. A BS is not what it used to be and with student loans as well it is not an easy task to move out on one's own immediately. Hell, I lived at home for 8 months or so to save some money while working between undergrad and med school. Dating was never a problem; if it came up I just said, that yeah, I was staying at home to save some money until school started again and it was never a problem. Sure, if I left with someone we usually went to her place but she more often than not had a roommate anyway. I just don't see what the big deal is unless, of course, we're talking about people in their late 20's who never left.

Exactly.

 

[Tsaico]

Originally posted by: Razgriz

Originally posted by: TheVrolok
It's funny how frequently this topic comes up in ATOT threads. I'm amazed at how many people have such disdain for any 18+ folk living with their parents for any amount of time. Do you people not understand how things work these days? Many, many post grads live at home for a few months to a year or maybe even two while they get their feet on the ground. A BS is not what it used to be and with student loans as well it is not an easy task to move out on one's own immediately. Hell, I lived at home for 8 months or so to save some money while working between undergrad and med school. Dating was never a problem; if it came up I just said, that yeah, I was staying at home to save some money until school started again and it was never a problem. Sure, if I left with someone we usually went to her place but she more often than not had a roommate anyway. I just don't see what the big deal is unless, of course, we're talking about people in their late 20's who never left.

:thumbsup:

I agree with this. I have a friend who just finished her PhD and still lives at home. She is 32 now. Pretty much every pay check she has saved, and now is sitting on just shy of 100k. It is in CDs and govt bonds, but still. She has been saving everything she's been making and what she would have been putting into rent isn't being just spent.

The ones I have a problem are the ones who live at home just so they can spend their money on more frivilous things. That is taking advantage of the parents.

 

[oogabooga]

Originally posted by: Razgriz

Originally posted by: TheVrolok
It's funny how frequently this topic comes up in ATOT threads. I'm amazed at how many people have such disdain for any 18+ folk living with their parents for any amount of time. Do you people not understand how things work these days? Many, many post grads live at home for a few months to a year or maybe even two while they get their feet on the ground. A BS is not what it used to be and with student loans as well it is not an easy task to move out on one's own immediately. Hell, I lived at home for 8 months or so to save some money while working between undergrad and med school. Dating was never a problem; if it came up I just said, that yeah, I was staying at home to save some money until school started again and it was never a problem. Sure, if I left with someone we usually went to her place but she more often than not had a roommate anyway. I just don't see what the big deal is unless, of course, we're talking about people in their late 20's who never left.

:thumbsup:

agreed. Just could be a bunch of scared people worried about their jobs and the impending doom of having to go back home if they get fired.

 

[jonks]

In this economy especially as unemployment continues to rise, telling all the folks who got laid off and had to move home that they shouldn't be dating will lead to a legion of unemployed sexually frustrated people. Not a good recipe imo.

 

[IceBergSLiM]

one of the biggest players I've ever met (slept with over 300+ women) currently lives at home and he's pulled 2 3-somes in the last month. Granted he doesn't bring them to his place.

 

[mrrman]

Originally posted by: fleabag
Do you guys believe than an adult (18+) who still lives at home with their parents, has any business in dating or not? Aside from giving your date the impression that you're irresponsible and unable to take care of yourself, it just seems like living at home and dating is such a terrible idea, it's kind of like saying that you're sitting back and getting comfortable when you're really suppose to be working to get off your ass and move out. What do you guys think?

You nailed it on the head...I have a 24 y/o loser here who is the laziest SOAB in the world. He can(wont) find a job to save his life. Thank god that this is not my kid, id kill him.

 

[Perknose]

Originally posted by: jonks
In this economy especially as unemployment continues to rise, telling all the folks who got laid off and had to move home that they shouldn't be dating will lead to a legion of unemployed sexually frustrated people. Not a good recipe imo.

But GREAT for AT membership rolls!

 

[BW86]

why shouldn't they have business dating...?

 

[0roo0roo]

what about disney princesses?

 

[Wudemaya]

Originally posted by: Phoenix86

Originally posted by: zerocool84
I'm recently moved back home after losing my job a couple months ago and recently got another job and still date.

Awful lot of people in that situation.

this.

 

[sygyzy]

Originally posted by: rh71

Originally posted by: Kadarin
18? Not a problem. 28? Probably not, but best of luck if you think you can pull it off.

yeah I think cutting it at 18 is a bit early. WTF does one know about the real world at 18 unless you were tossed out on the street at 16? You're fresh out of friggin HS with nothing to your name except maybe part-time job money. 18 = artificial number. Mid-to-late 20s is when you should be cutting the cord for sure. Generally speaking, people who volutarily leave at 18 set themselves up for a huge financial strain which retards everything else.

On the dating thing, if you're dating same-age people at 18-22, they are likely living with their parents too. Do they really care if you are?

Speaking from experience? Do you live at home still? What do people know about the real world at 18? Not much, but moving out is one way to learn. What does someone who stays at home til they are 25 learn about the real world? A lot less.

 

[PlasmaBomb]

Originally posted by: arkcom
I don't think anyone really has any "business in dating," unless they're trying to buy a video card.

:beer:

 

[Wudemaya]

Originally posted by: PaNsyBoy8

Originally posted by: fleabag
Do you guys believe than an adult (18+) who still lives at home with their parents, has any business in dating or not? Aside from giving your date the impression that you're irresponsible and unable to take care of yourself, it just seems like living at home and dating is such a terrible idea, it's kind of like saying that you're sitting back and getting comfortable when you're really suppose to be working to get off your ass and move out. What do you guys think?

Why is it that if a guy lives at home he has be be irresponsible and unable to take care of himself. Sometimes the exact opposite is true, saving money on rent, food, utilities sounds like a good plan to me. If given the opportunity I would live at home. If you have problems dating because you live with your parents, you will probably have problems dating if you lived alone.

What he said.

 

[her209]

Originally posted by: fulltilt39
i'm gonna get a nekkid room if my kid does that. nobody will be dating her. <evil laugh>

English translation?

 

[BoomerD]

Originally posted by: her209

Originally posted by: fulltilt39
i'm gonna get a nekkid room if my kid does that. nobody will be dating her. <evil laugh>

English translation?

(unfortunately) I saw the movie...I know what she's talking about. (fulltilt IS a she...right?)

We need pictures of you in said nekkid condition...um...to help evaluate and design such a room for you...

 

[Theb]

Originally posted by: zerocool84
I'm recently moved back home after losing my job a couple months ago and recently got another job and still date. I don't take dates home cus that's too weird but nothing will ever stop me from dating.

Not even AIDs?

 

[jadinolf]

Originally posted by: BoomerD
The whole "Let's go back to my place" would be rather awkward when she finds out you live in your mom's basement...or your room is next to your mom's room.:roll:

BUT, there's still no reason that adults who sponge off their parents shouldn't be allowed to date...

Sorry, pushed too soon.

 

[Buttzilla]

it depends on culture also. in asian cultures, it is perfectly acceptable to live at home until you get married or go away for school. after school, unless you get a job that is inconvenient to live at home, your expected to move back.

if the question is, is it awkward to live at home with your parents when your an adult, and trying to hook up with dates while your parents are sleeping next door??? then yes.

 

[Cruisin1]

Originally posted by: Tsaico

Originally posted by: Razgriz

Originally posted by: TheVrolok
It's funny how frequently this topic comes up in ATOT threads. I'm amazed at how many people have such disdain for any 18+ folk living with their parents for any amount of time. Do you people not understand how things work these days? Many, many post grads live at home for a few months to a year or maybe even two while they get their feet on the ground. A BS is not what it used to be and with student loans as well it is not an easy task to move out on one's own immediately. Hell, I lived at home for 8 months or so to save some money while working between undergrad and med school. Dating was never a problem; if it came up I just said, that yeah, I was staying at home to save some money until school started again and it was never a problem. Sure, if I left with someone we usually went to her place but she more often than not had a roommate anyway. I just don't see what the big deal is unless, of course, we're talking about people in their late 20's who never left.

:thumbsup:

I agree with this. I have a friend who just finished her PhD and still lives at home. She is 32 now. Pretty much every pay check she has saved, and now is sitting on just shy of 100k. It is in CDs and govt bonds, but still. She has been saving everything she's been making and what she would have been putting into rent isn't being just spent.

The ones I have a problem are the ones who live at home just so they can spend their money on more frivilous things. That is taking advantage of the parents.

Um... sure sounds like your friend is taking advantage of her parents. She's living rent free...