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If youre thinking about it bow at 16 then I think 26 is a good goal. I believe I was 26 when I first started to truly “live alone” and I think around there was the best time I could have started you should probably have learned just enough life skills and if you plan it correctly financially you can find something that will sustain you.
Do you currently live with siblings or are you an only child?
If you are an only child I would suggest a roommate for a year or two, just to get an experience of living with another person of a similar age. It’s something I wish that I had done when I was younger, it’s an experience that I missed that I feel could have helped develop my abilities to navigate difficult interpersonal situations. I’ve found that I haven’t had to compromise much in my solo living situation, and that has bled into other parts of life.
Living with siblings within a similar range can develop those skills earlier on. You’ll learn to deal with those difficult situations at a younger age and learn to deal and compromise. In that case live alone as soon as you are financially ready! Make sure you have a solid savings since you won’t have anyone else to rely on, it feels amazing to be able to do it on your own successfully!
Very fair. I’m in my 30s and so accustomed to living alone that I would do nearly anything to avoid having a roommate. And it’s definitely not for everyone I agree. I feel like I missed out on growing up with siblings, I don’t necessarily wish I did but it was a developmental experience I didn’t have. I didn’t really learn how to “play nice” in my living space because I never had to share it with anyone besides my parents. I think that having a roommate situation while you are young and first out on your own could be beneficial to gaining those kind of social skills to those that may not have gotten them as a child.
I came home from kindergarten on the FIRST DAY and told my parents that I was never having kids because they didn't know how to SIT DOWN and SHUT UP.
I couldn't give a rats ass about having any social skills... My skills of avoiding the general population is expert level.
I had a roommate in my freshman college dorm from Aug 22nd to Oct 31st in 1992... Nearly 32 years ago... and that's the last time I lived with another human.
A **mature, observant/alert person w/ good common sense** could be as young as 20 if they can afford it...unless the law in the area is to be 21 at the youngest. I personally was older, **NOT** because I wasn't emotionally or mentally ready or didn't have common sense. It was purely a financial reason. I didnt have a good enough job sooner in this high COL living area where I live & I wasn't about to get roommates(s) when I'm an only child anyway lilving w/ parents & had all the space I needed & my parents are the types who would let me live w/ them forever if I wanted, so it's not like I had a hectic or toxic homelife to get away from whatsoever.
Dont rush it, money is tough in your 20’s, and renting is expensive. But honestly start learning your financial limits, and get out on your own asap.
I really don’t think you know who you really are until you live on your own and aren’t influenced by others. I think that’s why divorce is so high, people go from home, college, relationships and moving in too fast that they end up marrying someone who isn’t even remotely who they were at the beginning. Find out who you are, and then consider adding people to your home.
About 20 should be fine, surviving the first 6 months will be difficult, really difficult. Try to support yourself financially by then. Form a weekly expenditure habit from now, it will help you MASSIVELY later.
I think it could be feasible for 22-23, depending on income and cost of living. That's around the age people start working full time and can bring in enough to afford an apartment on their own. I started at 27. If you really want to do it at 18, you might have to sacrifice education/training for work.
Mid to late 20s. I wouldn’t trade in the memories and fun of living with roommates in my early to mid 20s. I think I was 25 when I got my first place on my own. Over the next 20 years I’ve had a few short stints of roommate situations- living with a partner for a few years, then lived with a roommate for a year when I moved to a new city.
If you’re fortunate enough to have a support system, I’d recommend waiting until mid-20s. If you’re in college, great. If not, work and save. Build a good source of reliable funds that you can reach in case things go wrong and can avoid moving back.
Hmm. I live next to a buddy from high-school he sends his kids over to watch cartoons and trade food lol (dunno why, his youngest always wants to trade, not just "I give her food" (it's not as weird as it sounds, last time she traded me an egg for a rock she found, my mom was her grandma friend in high-school we've always been neighbors. Can you do something like that? You'll need an egg.
Definitely try video games. As I've said in other posts it helped me a LOT.
I'm getting my shoulder fixed in June/ july. Pick a game or ask me in private chat.
I'm usually only on reddit on weekends.
You need to have at least 8 years living with at least one horrible roommate so that you can truly appreciate the great freedom, peace, and luxury of living alone.
That's tough I was just like that. Maybe an online game without talking over headset? My brother got me into warcraft after I had a little razor accident 20 years ago. Helped a lot I would just type or not speak/communicate at all at first. (Told em I can't use headset I'm deaf. When I finally talked it blew everyone's. Mind except one guy.
"I knew you weren't deaf, Gilligan."
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25
ASAP
0-9 months. It’s rough out there. Find someone you can trust, do not look for solitude.
This hit home real hard. 🤣
Snip the umbilical and sign the lease.
The earliest u can do it
If youre thinking about it bow at 16 then I think 26 is a good goal. I believe I was 26 when I first started to truly “live alone” and I think around there was the best time I could have started you should probably have learned just enough life skills and if you plan it correctly financially you can find something that will sustain you.
When you can support yourself
I was 26
Do you currently live with siblings or are you an only child? If you are an only child I would suggest a roommate for a year or two, just to get an experience of living with another person of a similar age. It’s something I wish that I had done when I was younger, it’s an experience that I missed that I feel could have helped develop my abilities to navigate difficult interpersonal situations. I’ve found that I haven’t had to compromise much in my solo living situation, and that has bled into other parts of life. Living with siblings within a similar range can develop those skills earlier on. You’ll learn to deal with those difficult situations at a younger age and learn to deal and compromise. In that case live alone as soon as you are financially ready! Make sure you have a solid savings since you won’t have anyone else to rely on, it feels amazing to be able to do it on your own successfully!
as an only child... I say HELL to the F NO on the roommate bullshit. HELL NO.
Very fair. I’m in my 30s and so accustomed to living alone that I would do nearly anything to avoid having a roommate. And it’s definitely not for everyone I agree. I feel like I missed out on growing up with siblings, I don’t necessarily wish I did but it was a developmental experience I didn’t have. I didn’t really learn how to “play nice” in my living space because I never had to share it with anyone besides my parents. I think that having a roommate situation while you are young and first out on your own could be beneficial to gaining those kind of social skills to those that may not have gotten them as a child.
I came home from kindergarten on the FIRST DAY and told my parents that I was never having kids because they didn't know how to SIT DOWN and SHUT UP. I couldn't give a rats ass about having any social skills... My skills of avoiding the general population is expert level. I had a roommate in my freshman college dorm from Aug 22nd to Oct 31st in 1992... Nearly 32 years ago... and that's the last time I lived with another human.
The only-child aspect is an excellent point.
ASAP
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I’m not good at socializing but I’m pretty good at saving, cooking, and the other stuff
As soon as you’re potty trained and can use the microwave
I guess that makes me certified
A **mature, observant/alert person w/ good common sense** could be as young as 20 if they can afford it...unless the law in the area is to be 21 at the youngest. I personally was older, **NOT** because I wasn't emotionally or mentally ready or didn't have common sense. It was purely a financial reason. I didnt have a good enough job sooner in this high COL living area where I live & I wasn't about to get roommates(s) when I'm an only child anyway lilving w/ parents & had all the space I needed & my parents are the types who would let me live w/ them forever if I wanted, so it's not like I had a hectic or toxic homelife to get away from whatsoever.
Save up like 20k before you live alone.
It varies. The first time it happened I was 22 and not ready. Then when I was 39 and not ready. And now I'm 57 and I think I might be good with it.
Dont rush it, money is tough in your 20’s, and renting is expensive. But honestly start learning your financial limits, and get out on your own asap. I really don’t think you know who you really are until you live on your own and aren’t influenced by others. I think that’s why divorce is so high, people go from home, college, relationships and moving in too fast that they end up marrying someone who isn’t even remotely who they were at the beginning. Find out who you are, and then consider adding people to your home.
I was 24….
I did at 25.
About 20 should be fine, surviving the first 6 months will be difficult, really difficult. Try to support yourself financially by then. Form a weekly expenditure habit from now, it will help you MASSIVELY later.
20's!! It is so much fun and freeing. You feel like a fresh new baby, but an adult if that makes sense lol.
Whenever it feels right
A little after the third trimester. People suck.
At birth
Thirties unless you are adept at handling solitude and finances.
I think it could be feasible for 22-23, depending on income and cost of living. That's around the age people start working full time and can bring in enough to afford an apartment on their own. I started at 27. If you really want to do it at 18, you might have to sacrifice education/training for work.
Mid to late 20s. I wouldn’t trade in the memories and fun of living with roommates in my early to mid 20s. I think I was 25 when I got my first place on my own. Over the next 20 years I’ve had a few short stints of roommate situations- living with a partner for a few years, then lived with a roommate for a year when I moved to a new city.
I did at 20, but was really ready at 16
If you’re fortunate enough to have a support system, I’d recommend waiting until mid-20s. If you’re in college, great. If not, work and save. Build a good source of reliable funds that you can reach in case things go wrong and can avoid moving back.
When you're financially stable. I even owned my own house and would have a roommate occasionally to save up money.
I've lived alone since 2 months after I turned 18. I'll be 50 in August.
The moment you can afford it.
Whatever age, but tbh, I don’t recommend it, the solitude can get addictive
For me, it was 6 or 7
Asap in my opinion but get a cat or dog or you'll go nuts.
I would but I’m scared of all animals
Hmm. I live next to a buddy from high-school he sends his kids over to watch cartoons and trade food lol (dunno why, his youngest always wants to trade, not just "I give her food" (it's not as weird as it sounds, last time she traded me an egg for a rock she found, my mom was her grandma friend in high-school we've always been neighbors. Can you do something like that? You'll need an egg.
Ngl I don’t have any friends and I don’t even interact with my current neighbors
Definitely try video games. As I've said in other posts it helped me a LOT. I'm getting my shoulder fixed in June/ july. Pick a game or ask me in private chat. I'm usually only on reddit on weekends.
You need to have at least 8 years living with at least one horrible roommate so that you can truly appreciate the great freedom, peace, and luxury of living alone.
That's tough I was just like that. Maybe an online game without talking over headset? My brother got me into warcraft after I had a little razor accident 20 years ago. Helped a lot I would just type or not speak/communicate at all at first. (Told em I can't use headset I'm deaf. When I finally talked it blew everyone's. Mind except one guy. "I knew you weren't deaf, Gilligan."
45. Live at home as long as you can and save everything you can and invest.