I'm 27 and My Dad Insists I Don't Move Out!

I'm 27 and My Dad Insists I Don't Move Out!

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[mysticaltyger]

Stop asking your dad for permission. You're an adult. It's your life.

[sonokoful]

I know exactly how this guy feel. At the age of 25 I wanted to move out but every time I told my parents they got very upset. My mom would started crying and made me feel guilty. One day I finally just stomach it and just moved out! Best decision ever!

[investinstyle-financeinves]

You're a grown adult and can make your own decisions. If you want to live on your own, you can move out tomorrow.

[CarlosLopez-gmcf]

I'm a 25 hispanic male. My parents insist I don't leave. Cultural conflict as I hope to move out soon.

[ThePresentTimeNow]

I totally relate to this. Im a 28yo woman and still look to my mom for validation and totally cater to her like I’m a kid. It’s not healthy at all. I’m a grown adult, i bought a home and we live together in it, and I just want my space and do things like I want. We bump heads, and I’m just tired. I’m ready to start my life in my way before it’s too late. Throughout the years since I was a kid, I saw and felt the weight of her problems and still do. After her divorce, I was there through it all and I felt like I got divorced. I cant have anything of my own. If i buy myself cookies, she says why did i not get her anything. Everything is US and not ME. I clean up after everyone, i cook for everyone, I’m just tired. I want to have my own identity. It’s taxing on me mentally and physically. I love her, but i need to find myself. I’m just venting.

[MillionaireMindsetClub]

You are a fully grown adult, you don't need permission before moving out. However, I'd suggest that you pay off your loans before moving out.

[rogerroger]

what i’ve learned is no matter how well you and your parents relationship is, you simply cannot grow as a man/ women living under there household. You can grow slightly, but it isn’t until you move out that you REALLY become the person you want to become and truly find yourself... at least for me .

[SnookOnTheFly]

These parents who get their identity and emotional fix through their kids are mental.

[narutobleachfreakXD]

I told my parents I wanted to move out and they didn’t think it was a great idea for the same reasons. A week later they went on vacation, and I started narrowing in on some places. I was literally found a place, signed, and completely moved out before they came back a week later. I called them while they were gone to say “hey guess what I found a place! Love you lots but didn’t want it to be a shocker for you when you got home.” In hindsight this was the best thing I did to grow up and improve my relationship with my folks.

[skajs]

Ask your parents for advice, not permission!!

[kirsten]

The fact that he has to ask his dad as a 27 year old if he can move out, tells me that he reeeeally needs to move out and start being independent

[GrnXnham]

You never actually fully grow up until you move out on your own and EVERYTHING is your responsibility.

[bettysmith]

I finished college and told my mom I was moving out, she said "oh, don't leave, you can stay here forever". 😳. No mom, I cannot, nor do I want to live here forever. I love you, but boundaries.

[Native]

110% agree, and when you move out DO NOT RETURN HOME EVERYDAY! I known someone who does that, and that is a big no no.

[patricksanden]

The same dad he’s wanting approval from will be proud of the decision he makes. I was in my 20s when I moved out, my mom and dad were shocked, but later said it was a good decision for myself to make.

It teaches you responsibility by moving out. Even with roommates. You grow as an individual.

[KennyakaTI]

I moved out when i was 24. My parents didnt want me to even though I'm financially independent but you gotta do whats best for you and make your own decisions

[aftermarketmarket]

I was in the same situation. I think my dad just wanted to keep me with him. Ended up moving in my 30’s. I should have moved out before then.

[zachwalters]

It’s hard in some cultures. Some cultures you live at home until you get married. If you move out early just because you don’t want to live at home they look at you funny.

[kingrose]

I'd take the opportunity to pay off the loans and then build the emergency fund and move out.

[rwxyz]

While staying home with his dad makes more financial sense, this guy seems like he needs a dose of independence. I totally agree with their advice.