To still be living at home at 27?

[Lifesmagic]

I’m ashamed to say that yes I’m part of the boomerang generation. I didn’t plan on sill living at home by this age but that’s life. I had save up a small deposit but then when I was 23 my boyfriend begged me to move in with him which I did and wasted 2 years worth of money paying rent, I really regretted it and by the time we had split up I had no money left so moved back in with my parents at 25 and I’ve been here ever since. I’m 28 next week and while I don’t mind living with my parents I feel like In society’s eyes I should have left by now. Before any one says any thing I do all my own washing, cooking and help with the cleaning. My dad works away a lot so mostly it’s just me and my mum and she says she like the company. At this rate I may only just make it out before I’m 30 🙄

If you're all happy with the arrangement what's the problem? It seems completely sensible to live in the situation that gives you the best possible chance of saving a deposit and owning your own home. You're missing nothing by swerving pouring a lot of money down the drain to pay someone else's mortgage.

28? You’re a baby still! Try being nearly 40, and back at home after travelling/working abroad, but not being able to commit to a proper career due to mh issues.

No, seriously, nobody has any right to judge you. As others have said, the arrangement works for you. If and when you’re ready to, you’ll move on.

It’s sad that- like me- you feel you have to justify to others that you pay rent, do your washing etc etc. Again whether you did or not, that’s your business. I think others think that I am saving up piles of dosh, living for free at my mother’s house, being waited on etc, but like you, I pay rent, regularly clean the whole house, do diy work etc. See there I go justifying it!

I lived at home until I was 28, moved out and bought my first place last year. Myself and my fiancé lived at home for the first three years of our relationship, both saving every penny, and it’s paid off as we have a gorgeous place now that we love. Make sure you save every penny you can and ignore what everyone else says- you are lucky to be able to stay at home as some people do not have a bearable family situation. Enjoy it, save, and you will reap the rewards.