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living alone

  • 26-10-2010 5:46pm
    #1
    LegacyUser
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 166,026 ✭✭✭✭


    I have just moved into a new house its grand but i hate living there on my own. in fact i havent stayed there on my own more than A COUPLE OF TIMES. I just cant stand it. you would think by reading this i am a teenager but not that young. I want to move out of home to learn to be independent. But even 5 minutes fells like hours. I am always inviting people back and ithis might backfire if it turns into a 24 hour party central

    I also quite a clingy person i was quite isolated from my parents growing up

    what can i do?


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  • #2
    tenchi-fan
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,339 ✭✭✭tenchi-fan


    from one extreme to the other...

    When I was growing up my dad was controlling and my mam made sure he always got his own way. No matter what room I was in he'd come in at least 3-5 times in an evening. He'd even ask who was in the bathroom, not because he wanted to go - just out of a desire to be nosey.

    Any time I rented with someone at least one person did my head in by being controlling or selfish and given the past I just find it hard to put my foot down.

    For the last year I lived on my own and I'm still enjoying it. I love my space. I love the peace and quiet. I even barred my parents from calling unannounced.

    I'm going to have to share starting next month and I'm just dreading it!

    Anyway, you should rent out a room if you're stuck for company. Or buy a dog.


  • #3
    LegacyUser
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 166,026 ✭✭✭✭LegacyUser


    I've lived in house shares and have been living on my own for a while now. The living on my own was a bit weird at the start - a bit lonely, in that you'd nearly be turning to say something about a tv programme, and no-one was there!

    But I have to say that I love it now. You can watch what you want, be a bit of a slob if you want, not talk if you want (there's always the phone if you do wish to talk). I find a weekend of staying in is the most relaxing thing in the world: lazing around, no obligation to be chatty, do exactly as you want, get up/go to bed when you want. Maybe you just need a little time to grow into it? I think it is a great luxury to be able to live on your own and do exactly as you please - best of both worlds; you can have your own quiet me chilled time, and choose the time that you'd like to spend with other people. Hopefully you feel more at ease with it soon, I think it is great!


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