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Was moving back in with my parents worth it?

One person shares the outcome of this decision: “Moved back in with my parents”. Read how it affected their happiness, stress and finances, and whether they would do it again.

A real outcome shared by Anonymous on WorthIt. Not advice. Not opinions. What actually happened.
The one thing nobody tells you
Your still their children so they were a bit overbearing, at first it was lovely I was waited on and my washing done it was like living in a hotel but then when i needed space it wasnt there. Having said that after a discussion with them we both set our boundaries and its been great ever since 10/10 would recommend!
Happiness after4/5 · Better
Stress after2/5 · Lower
Financial impactMuch better
✓ Would do it again

The conversation

Anonymous

The boundaries conversation is key. I did the same at 29 and it only worked because we treated it like a proper house share with ground rules.

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