How did you feel the first time you got to live by yourself?

Hello my friend That should be a great experience, I am sure you are familiar with their home so you should be really comfortable, I think it should be great practice for you, when I first moved on my own, it took a while for me to get use to it, I was really afraid to be alone, I was not familiar with the place, or the area, but once I was use to it, I was so happy, you will be great when you get your own place, I have do doubt about it my friend. When I first moved my mom did not believe me, when I picked up my keys and showed her my new place she was shocked lol, she did not think I was ready to leave her, I use to buy things for my new place, I had everything for the kitchen except the table,I had more towels than I knew what to do with, I had my bathroom set, I was ready lol, have fun my friend, just prepare yourself for what will be Thank you.

I guess I haven't ever really been totally on my own. First I lived with my parents. The year I was in Germany, the University found me the place and I was with other people. Then back with my parents. Then I moved in with my boyfriend. We got married and are still living together.

My first apartment alone was not long after I got my first full-time job, that lasted for any period of time. (I had a couple of temporary assignments before that.) I was working for a company just a few blocks away, not too far to walk on a nice day. When it rained, sometimes the owner would let me take the shop truck home, especially if I had to go to the laundry mat or I would get a ride from someone. I really enjoyed living alone at that point in my life. I was at the age that I really loved my mom, but she could be a bit overbearing. And even though at the time it was just the two of us at home, I still wanted my own privacy. I worried a lot about bills, but I always managed to make them. It took a number of years before I had enough income to actually start a savings account. But eventually, I did and eventually bought a home of my own.

Hi, DC I was able to have that opportunity when studied in another city years ago. I left my family and my boyfriend in my hometown then. I was happy living alone, to tell you honestly. I got to control my own flat. All I have to clean up was my own mess so it was really easy, all my things were at the right place, and they never get misplaced I guess I became more responsible when I lived alone. If I do not go out and buy food, I would die of hunger, unlike living at home where there is always someone who can bring home food. Also, I became more sensible about going out for a drink. I either do not go out at all or I count the drinks I take because there was no boyfriend nor a family member who I could call to pick me up in case I get drunk. I really enjoyed living alone even for a short while. Hope you will too. Good luck to you and take care!

Hi DCLensherr Hey you are doing the right thing my friend, having a first hand experience of living away from home is actually very helpful, you get to learn a lot of things out of it, it's been 4 years i have been living in a hostel away from home, the first time i got to my hostel life it felt kinda exciting and weird at the same time, i just had a cell phone to connect and no computer... i learned so much out of the first year, the first year was the most important, i mean i got to learn so much through it all... i learned one of the most important thing... no one is there to look after if you want something you have to get it all for yourself and no one can help you achieve what you want out of life, all are for themselves, they can only help you with inspirations and advices nothing more than... i also got to learn how selfish this world is and i get the circumstances why people are like that... we all need to be like that at some point of time... got to learn a lot about life about people and most importantly i came to realize how important it is making the right kind of friends... good luck my friend... enjoy and have a nice time!

...Hi DCLehnsherr, Well it could be a little bit scary because it is a change. But if I understand you. it is only going to be temporary, so you won't be going completely through the transition. It is a period of growth which I think everyone should go through, so that they know that they will be able to survive on their own. It is a good thing to live alone, if you want to have your own place, some people opt for roommates just to have another person around. It is fun to furnish your place, decorating and choosing your colors, it helps you determine who you are and what you like, as far as your tastes are concerned. When someone visits you, you are able to make the statement in essence, that this is me. It also naturally comes with the responsibility of making sensible choices in your life. It is a learning process that each person should experience, to give them self confidence, to know that they are capable and as I said before able to survive on their own. It is a healthy thing to live alone at least once in your life. Take care.

About a year ago I went to live by myself in a distant country. In one hand I felt very relieved to finally achieving my own independance and having the time and money to do things my way. On the other hand, I felt from early on the weight of responsabilities that come with living on your own and being alone in this world. In the end I got back home after not much too long because despite all the other details one thing was missing and that was money. Since then I've been projecting a new attempt, but first I must build a good ammount of money to last longer.

The first time for me was heaven. i could do what i wanted without worrying about others. i could leave my stuff lying around. i could eat whatever i wanted too eat. Yeah i loved it.

Well, living by ourselves is one challenging thing. I really like that, no one will command me doing something, no one will comment on me upon something I've done. But you have to bare in mind that living alone is exciting but not as easy as you clap your hands. You have to know how to do things for sure. Washing your clothes, cooking, cleaning are things we have to do ourselves whilst living alone. Based on my experience, living alone just made me more indenpendent and started thinking that I can live by my own. =)

I lived independently right now. I lived alone since I was 17 years old when I entered college because our place is in the province and took a nine hour drive to the city, so I lived in a boarding house. When I graduated I worked immediately in my alma mater as a college staff until now. Living alone is very wonderful because I can fully decide for myself, what to eat, what to buy, where to go. It is always fun and I have a grand time with myself, I also have my own room and do all my chores. I love the freedom of being alone, it's totally peaceful than stay with parents or relatives.

getting to live by oneself!i think it a wonderful thing. according to our own idea to live completely and travelling in the kingdom of imagination freely.discarding all off the trouble and reveling in the beautiful day which belongs to our own! the first time i got to live by myself is many years ago when i went to college . for the first time i left my parents,left my hometown.there was a entirely new sense in my heart.it is good for us to improve our abilities of independence.living by yourself is just the best way.

Yes, it would be a wonderful experience to live all by yourself. No one to fuss over you or to ensure house rules are not broken. Enjoy yourself but make sure everything is s.p.i.c.k and span when the grand-parents return. They may not be amused if you make a mess of the home!

My first experience living alone was 6 years ago, when I have to continue my study in another province. It was really hard at the beginning start, and I kept on crying at night due to homesickness. But as soon as the school started all the sad feeling kind of vanished automatically lol. On Wednesday, I'll be leaving to follow my husband which is in the further distance (4 hours flight approximately). So let's see whether I'd be hit by homesickness again or not lol

...Hey DCL, In answer to your question about tastes with decoration, furniture, etc., when you start to window shop, you will see something that you like, then you will see something else. Finally you will settle on something that you feel will be in keeping with a style you will be developing in your mind. I will share with you what my sister shared with me, as she moved out before I did, she said do not spend a whole lot of money on furnishings, because you are going to get tired of it after a while and you will want to change the scenery. Good advice it was. Take care.

I haven been living alone so far, but if everything goes well I will be moving into my boyfriends and my new appartment today. I feel excited about it but it's a bit scary aswell because I haven't lived by myself before and I know there are a lot of changes coming up. There is much to learn, but I am sure we'll be ok. I have been cooking, cleaning, etc. at my parents house aswell for a couple of years now so that's not all that new either, I guess it's just a big step .

When I was sixteen years old during the week in term time I lived in my study bedroom on the site of my college. I had a superb view of the River Thames. I went home at the weekends and in the college holidays. At age 19 years I bought my cottage which I sold four years ago. It had a lounge and kitchen downstairs. Upstairs it had a large bedroom, a tiny bedroom and a bathroom. I spent most of my money buying it so I didn't have much money to furnish it. I felt so happy. I hope that you will enjoy your house sitting.

I actually have never gotten to live alone. I went to a local college so I lived at home with my parents while I went to college, and I got married a few months after graduating from college and my husband and I moved in to an apartment the day after our wedding, so I have lived completely alone. I did stay home alone when parents would travel though so once in a while I would be alone for a few days. I always kind of liked that until bed time, then it felt kind of wierd not having anyone else in the house. But it was still fun.

I am still living with my family,but I plan to live myself soon.well,not really by myself.I plan to get dogs and cats to keep me company.I do hope I can live well ny myself.

I live alone now.To fulfill my master dgree,I have to so a lot of expariments.So liveing in laboratory building is my best choice.I don't need to go for a long distance to the dorm.So I will save more time to my experiments. It is great to live by myself.I can do whatever I want to do.After working for a day,I could go to sleep anytime without anyone annoying me.I could do some reading without any disturbance. There are also some problems.I don't have some people to talk with.Some day I almost be quiet for a whole day.

If I would live by myself I would like it. Than later I would be too lonely to think I am happy to be by myself. I think I would live with somebody when I have a chance to move out. Than I would be much happier that somebody is there to comfort me. I can't wait to live by myself. Less parent control.