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By his own I mean without any roomates. I'm assuming most women prefer a man to at least make enough money to afford a place on his own by a certain age.
It depends. If a guy's living with his parents or with roommates because he's saving up for a downpayment on a house, and/or paying off student loans, that's a good reason to be in a shared household. Even so, just ball-park, I'd say by 30+ someone should have that stuff taken care of.
It's a tough job market. I think it's fair to cut people some slack.
In general I'd say by 22, though again that can depend, and room-mates are not usually an issue for women in the dating stage. After you establish a serious relationship with a woman she might prefer you quit living with a room-mate.
I think the same applies to women, as well. I got quite suddenly and unexpectedly shown the door by somebody I'd been cohabiting with for years when I was 35, and, as a modest wage-earning teacher, had I not been fortunate/smart enough to have socked away some savings, would have found myself in my midthirties looking for roommates (or even moving in with family, had I not lived states away from them). While I had ZERO desire to live with roommates, etc. after having lived on my own or with a romantic partner for over a decade, it could have very easily happened. I try to remember that, and I'm not going to dog some guy who is doing whatever he needs to do to make his ends meet, so long as I ultimately find his sense of fiscal responsibility to be compatible with mine. Sh*t happens, and people do what they need to do. It's important to look at it on a case-by-case basis.
I think the same applies to women, as well. I got quite suddenly and unexpectedly shown the door by somebody I'd been cohabiting with for years when I was 35, and, as a modest wage-earning teacher, had I not been fortunate/smart enough to have socked away some savings, would have found myself in my midthirties looking for roommates (or even moving in with family, had I not lived states away from them). While I had ZERO desire to live with roommates, etc. after having lived on my own or with a romantic partner for over a decade, it could have very easily happened. I try to remember that, and I'm not going to dog some guy who is doing whatever he needs to do to make his ends meet, so long as I ultimately find his sense of fiscal responsibility to be compatible with mine. Sh*t happens, and people do what they need to do. It's important to look at it on a case-by-case basis.
I think the same applies to women, as well. I got quite suddenly and unexpectedly shown the door by somebody I'd been cohabiting with for years when I was 35, and, as a modest wage-earning teacher, had I not been fortunate/smart enough to have socked away some savings, would have found myself in my midthirties looking for roommates (or even moving in with family, had I not lived states away from them). While I had ZERO desire to live with roommates, etc. after having lived on my own or with a romantic partner for over a decade, it could have very easily happened. I try to remember that, and I'm not going to dog some guy who is doing whatever he needs to do to make his ends meet, so long as I ultimately find his sense of fiscal responsibility to be compatible with mine. Sh*t happens, and people do what they need to do. It's important to look at it on a case-by-case basis.
Yes, people shouldn't be judged for doing what they need to do to get back on their feet. A mass layoff can happen to anyone. Or a mortgage implosion, or divorce. Or chronic illness sapping one's bank account. Stuff can happen at any stage in life.
It depends. If a guy's living with his parents or with roommates because he's saving up for a downpayment on a house, and/or paying off student loans, that's a good reason to be in a shared household. Even so, just ball-park, I'd say by 30+ someone should have that stuff taken care of.
It's a tough job market. I think it's fair to cut people some slack.
I agree by 30 depends, , why waste money on a rent with roomates when could save it for future, only way i move out is by romantic relationship future wife etc
My Uncle did not move out until he was 35, my Brother has been back and forth with my Mother for years and he is currently staying with her, he is 54. I am grateful that he lives with her because he is there when she needs help and in case something happens. She is 73 and has been handicapped all of her life. She has an apartment in the basement so he lives in the same home yet they have separate homes and it works out great for them both.
I normally would say a number, but since the job market has been for crap the last several yrs and all of the "boomerang kids", that sort of makes it a bit harder.
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Bingo - end of thread!
