Why are most people afraid to live on their own?

Hi Suesan35: I have never lived alone because I moved out of my parents house and moved in with my boyfriend (now husband). I am the kind of person who would love to live alone, although I never have. I enjoy my alone time and think it's perfectly normal. I grew up in a family of 7 so I think that's why. I think I would be afraid to live alone now because I have a one-year-old son and think it's terrifying to know he would only depend on me, instead of both of us. I know I would be able to do it, but just always think the worse and hope for the best, but that's why I would be afraid.

I am exactly the same as you. I have lived by myself from the time I moved out of home. I find I can do things when I want to, I do not have to worry about anybody else. I also live by myself to keep myself sane, because at work I am surrounded by people all the time. When I come home, it is like a great weight is lifted off my shoulders and I can finally relax. Like you, people look at me like I am crazy. They do not understand how someone can be by themsevles in these times.

I live on my own...well, almost...I do have my 15 yr old daughter. I have never had a problem with being alone or living alone. In fact, I kind of like the freedom that comes with it. There is a world of difference between being alone and being lonely. Lonely, I am not. I have plenty of friends and things to do to occupy myself. If I get bored, I don't stay that way for long at all. For me, boredom is just a signal that I need to get up and do something.

If you are happy with living alone then don't let what others think bother you. Everyone always has their own opinions about these things but some don't know how to keep their opinions to themselves. I don't personally like to live alone because I am the sort of person who craves constant companionship, though even I like to have my moments alone now and then. Some people however don't need this companionship and do just fine living alone. I have lived alone before and there was nothing wrong with it and you are right, it does have a certain feeling of freedom with it. Just be happy and forget what anyone else says.

maybe are not ready to be independent because of the consequences that they may come to them like paying a lot of bills.in my case, i don't have the financial preparations of being on my own, i surely want to move out because i am controlled here, and limit. Specially when it comes to taking care of cats..

I lived alone for about a year or so, and i would have to say i loved it. (Granted i don't want my boyfriend who is a fellow mylotter to read this and take it the wrong way..though he doesn't live with me, he stays at my place for extended periods of time before going back to his home for a while...and i love having him around..) but i loved the fact that when i cleaned the apartment, it stayed that way....when i left for work that day, i knew the house would look the same (or well..approximatly the same..as the cats did sometimes find things to get into and tear up in the house on occasion) I loved not feeling like i had to cater to anyones needs but my own....if i wanted to just have cereal for dinner...i could..there was no need to fix a dinner for everyone. I loved the fact that i had control over the computer AND the tv at all times... I have had many roomates, and currently my younger brother lives with me, and i don't mind that either, but there was something almost more freeing about living by myself.. And besides, when i lived alone i could walk around the house naked if i wanted to...never had to lock the bathroom door...didn't have to hide the box of femine hygene products in some out of the way cupboard........so many things LoL

I just would get bored living on my own. I'd get tired of having to do all the tasks on my own and without any help. I'm sure I could live on my own, but I think I would have to have someone over at least a few times a month to help make living on my own easier. I'd also like to have someone around in case something would happen. It would be safer having two people around and not just one.

i am unable to understand your question,do you mean living alone in your house or living alone in house as well as in office ,public ,schools etc away from harsh reality of life ,if you are talking about the second case then you are just escaping from your work

Living alone takes a lot of responsibility. You take care most the things that an ordinary family has. You take care of the bills, laundry , household chores. It is ok as long as you really earn that well. It is also beneficial since you have the freedom to do things that you like to do.

There is nothing wrong with living alone. A lot of people live on their own and it's something they feel comfortable with. I don't actually live alone, I live with my husband, but at the same time we do our own things. For me it's different. For you, well I praise you! I think you are doing well for yourself. Don't let other people tell you that living alone is wrong. Many find happiness in doing so.

wow .. amazing you like to life itslef.

I don't personally live alone but believe me there are times I wished I did. The stresses of having to work around everyone else can be overpowering. I miss being able to do what I want, when I want at times.

I can live alone and sometimes I really wanted to be alone so I will not be destructed in whatever I'm doing but it is really lonely when there is no one inside your house but you. :) I am also a busy person maybe I can't feel the loneliness when I'm working but when everything is done and it's time to eat and sleep then I realized it is sad and lonely having no one besides you.