A Young Couple’s Guide to Living at Home with the Parents!
Living with your parents when you’re an adult is often frowned upon. However, author Dylan Love told the Business Insider that it can be something positive and enjoyable. If you don’t already know Tyler and my living situation (read here), we live in the back unit of my parents house. It’s a completely separate space apart from the home with its own doorbell and entrance but still on the property of my parents home. Given our current circumstances, it was the best choice to go with. Not only are we saving tons of money and living in a space we love with the recent remodel, but I’ve just never so happy. I was never close to my parents up until maybe a year ago and marriage + the merging of both families has restored the sense of family in my life. Living in such close quarters has become a blessing for not only our family and but the extended families as well.
So don’t be afraid or ashamed even if other friends or even your friends’ parents try to make you feel inadequate about your decision. This is your life with your new spouse and you both should care less about the things they have to say about our choices. The Business Insider article talks about how it can be a very practical move, especially as you can regain a better hold of your finances. So, if you’re worried about not getting along with your parents, here are a few things you can do to make the transition as smooth as possible: Read More…