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AIBU?

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AIBU- DSS doesn't HAVE to move out for uni?

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righthisone · 14/09/2017 15:00

Will keep it short. We live in London, DSS is going to university in London also. He has decided to live at home, reasons being:

  • he gets to keep his car
  • he'll be better off financially
  • nearer to his girlfriend of four years (very serious relationship, I see it lasting!)
  • hobbies and activities he enjoys require money, can't afford it at uni
  • he has a great part time job with future opportunities he enjoys, but it's further afield so couldn't do it from uni with no car
  • the fact we live 20 bloody minutes away from the union and it seems almost pointless for him to nifd out...
  • finally, the most silly reason, he has a dog (which is basically his) and leaving the dog is out of the question.Grin

He's a social boy and will have no problem making friends. However, DH thinks he should move out, keeps telling him he'll regret living in, etc... Hmm DSS is very much sure of his decision and has said he won't miss out socially as he can drive home or get a taxi back or stay with friends. It just makes so much more sense for him to stay in when we live so near!

So who is BU? Does DH have a point?

OP posts:
AccrualIntentions · 15/09/2017 08:11

Neither are BU but I think your DH is right.

MsAnnThropic · 15/09/2017 08:12

I can see both sides. However, when I was at uni the people who stayed at home didn't bond in the same way. There is something about finding your way with a group of others that creates an extra special closeness I think.

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