What was it like living in your own place for the very first time?

I have to say that living on my own in my place was one of the most happiest, wonderful experiences in my life. I craved independence, I needed my own space and most of all my privacy, no one to nag me, no one to ask me where I am going or what time I'll be back or if I am doing my share of the housework or if they are doing it! It was bliss, in actual fact getting my own place was the happiest part of my life. Even stupid things like getting a bill in my name was great. I could buy what I wanted, shop whenever and whatever I liked. I have always been a loner and I cope better when I live alone, so I can do as I please, hey I can even walk around naked if I want to without upsetting anyone and I can lie in whenever, the pros are far too long to list and I couldn't live with anyone not after living on my own. I would definitely recommend it, if you like your own company, space and privacy then living alone is definitely for you!

Living alone is great! I am 50 and thoroughly enjoying it. Amongst the fears, I think if I fell in the bathroom, I couldnt open the door with broken hips! And what if my relatives came and forced me to bid goodbye to the world before my time. :-) Other than that, I am ok. :-) I dont fight, I dont get others wanting to live my life for me, others dont complain about me, I dont waste my time talking or thinking about others. It is nice to know the place will soon be urs. U will enjoy decorating it I am sure. And everyday u will have new ideas. U will become lazy no doubt. But there will not be much to achieve so its ok. Do make provision for care at the end of life though. Other than that it is wonderful to have ur own home, and the feel it is exclusively urs makes it all the more special. :-)

Well when I first moved out on my own, I still wasn't alone since I had a baby but that's still sort of like being alone! But anyway, living in my own first place was great! I could arrange everything in the whole house any way that I wanted it. I didn't have to help someone else with their chores because anything in my own first place was done by me so I always knew what was my mess. Does that make sense? LOL I liked the feeling of not having to dress a certain way because someone would be home soon, I could wear old raggedy clothes or even my pajamas all day if I wanted to! I liked that a lot! Meals were always of my own choosing and I didn't have to cook enough for the rest of the family. The baby didn't count so much because she didn't eat as much as an adult. I liked the quiet of my own place, the serenity of it. All in all, I loved my first place even if it was a tiny studio apartment, it was all mine. I think you will love your own place. It is very empowering too when you realize that you are the one who has paid for everything such as rent and utilities and food.

I was really excited when I moved into my first apartment. It was very small (one room) and it was in a bad neighbourhood, but I was happy anyway. I loved the fact that I was finally independent and able to make my own decisions. I still remember the happiness I felt the first day in my apartment. Now I am 32 and I haven't lived with my parents for many years. My independence has become a natural thing for me, and I don't think a lot about it, but I still remember how nice it was when I got my first apartment.

At first I was like, wow, a place of my own where no one can tell me what, when, where, or how to do things. But as time went on and I go t to see what it feels like to be on my own, I started to feel how hard it was to do things as an adult. There was no more "Mama I need this or can I have that". I had to experience what it really meant to be "grown". So I had to woman up and get a job and support my family because no one else was going to. It may seem like a good idea at first, but you gotta be really ready for it. Kendria

I can't say as though I was actually alone. Because my husband and I had just gotten married and I moved from my parent's into his house. That was many year's ago. But I was happy. I got to fix it up any way that I wanted to.

I do not live with their parents at the age of 11 years. Of course I feel sad and shock. But suddenly appear that the spirit was amazing. Fast or slow, I need to live independently. If I can start more quickly, why not? I will show to the world, that I was able to overcome.

Living alone can be one of the nicest experiences of my life. I know because I experienced it. I don't know if it should always be the case, but for a little while, it's great. You learn so many things about yourself, you grow, you mature, and you get to figure out for yourself a lot of your personal likes and dislikes! Yes, this is my story. I wish you all the best in finding your own "home alone" story too :)

It was the best thing I ever did. To have the freedom to do what I wanted. I do not regret it in the least. You sound like the type of person who needs their own space to fully express themselves. If you can afford it go for it. Don't look back.