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Dont want to move out alone

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Msgiggles30 · 07/04/2019 22:42

This may sound ridiculous as I am a fully grown adult and probably should have moved out ages ago...So im having a bit of a freak out about moving out of the family home. I am 30 and single but still live at home with my mum, 2 sisters(25 and 28) and my 3 year old niece who i adore and have lived with since she was born so she feels more than just a niece! My mum is at her partners a lot so myself and my sisters spend a lot of time together and people are always popping in so its a busy sociable house and always has been. We all do as we please and cook/clean etc. for oursleves so it doesnt really feel like living with parents and is easy going.

I am saving to buy and getting nearer to my target but suddenly having a wobble that I dont actually want to move out?! Its the thought of moving out just to live alone and probably end up 'home' every weekend anyway and missing my family even though it will be in the same town lol. However on the other hand I do want to own and cant wait to decorate etc and week days after long days it will be nice to come home to no mess haha. I dont want a lodger. Is it normal to get anxious over this beforehand? Did anyone else feel like this? I did live away for uni but came home every weekend and lived with 3 other girls.

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Palominoo · 08/04/2019 06:30

Maybe you aren’t ready yet. If you and your sisters all get along then stay longer and save more.

stucknoue · 08/04/2019 06:33

Why not purchase a place when you can afford it but have tenants for a year or so whilst you adjust to the idea? Then when you do feel ready you own a home.

flumpybear · 08/04/2019 06:44

Yep I'd buy and rent it, that way you're in the housing ladder and have a home if needed but you're living with your family too - I'd be disinclined to move out too if you're happy, particularly with your niece in the picture as she'll also miss you too I'm sure

MaybeitsMaybelline · 08/04/2019 06:45

I think once you get your home you will love it, it sounds like the family home will always be an open house anyway. You have the best of both worlds, and I am sure your sisters will enjoy coming to you too.

Msgiggles30 · 08/04/2019 17:11

I think you are right Maybe I wont want to rent it out once ive achieved buying. I think im just having an anxious wobble about living alone and mostly missing my niece lol. I think I will maybe stay until Christmas to save more and get usedto the idea

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