I have moved out :( Hugs?
By GemmaR
@GemmaR (8517)
October 30, 2010 5:27am CST
So, I don't know if many of you will have read my discussions in the past, but around four months ago I moved in with my boyfriend.
Basically, I just started getting incredibly homesick, so I plucked up the courage yesterday to ask my parents whether I could move back in with them. They were really supportive, and have let me.
I'm only 20, so it isn't too bad, I'm still at university.
My boyfriend is gutted though, and I feel really guilty for moving out- but I hope it will strengthen our relationship, as I'm sure I can commit better to him when I'm actually happy- which I should be now!
So I need a hug :(
Anyone going to give me one?
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24 responses
@bounce58 (17387)
• Canada
1 Nov 10
I send you hugs!
As a parent myself, I wouldn't discourage my kids if they want to move back in after they've moved out. Although my kids are still young, I think I will have the same disposition when it's their time to move.
It's a selfish thing for me, as I would like to have my children within arms length.
Goodluck to you!
@babyrose24 (41)
• Philippines
30 Oct 10
I think there's nothing wrong moving back with your parents as long as you know to handle yourself. Your boyfriend will understand later for sure:)
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@AmbiePam (92719)
• United States
2 Nov 10
I think you made a very adult decision. You realized you made a mistake, and were courageous enough to ask your parents if they would let you come back. And I think it will strengthen your relationship with your boyfriend. I mean he should want you to be happy, and if you are more happy living at home, then that should be enough. Because if a person isn't happy, they can't really enjoy anything or anyone around them, don't you think.
@maximax8 (31046)
• United Kingdom
30 Oct 10
I send you a hug to make you feel happier. I think that you did the right thing to move out and back in with your parents. It isn't comforting to feel really homesick and miserable. Perhaps now you will feel happy and be able to spend quality time with your parents. I hope that you will strengthen your relationship with your boyfriend. It would be wise for you to tell him what he means to you. You could explain that you are not yet ready for you and him living together. You are a student and maybe when you begin working you will know when the right time is for you to live with your boyfriend. You could see your boyfriend at the weekend and one night a week possibly to keep your relationship secure and alive. Good luck and well done for choosing what is right for you at moment.
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@Hatley (163776)
• Garden Grove, California
1 Nov 10
hi
Gemma yes I do remember your discussion and think you made a wise
decision. you are only twenty and they are the folks who love you.
YOu are both young and if you do love each the love will sustain you.
you can still date hime and maybe if you are relaxed and happy your
relationship will only prosper.Nothing to be ashamed of at twenty
being home with your parents. consider yourself hugged Bemma' hugs from hatley. I do wish you the very best and God Bless yoo.
@dorannmwin (36392)
• United States
1 Nov 10
I'm willing to give you a (((hug)))
I was eighteen years old when I started college in a town that was about an hour away from where I grew up. It really was a hard adjustment for me to make because it was the first time in my life that I was away from my mother and my siblings. That said, I made it through, but it really was difficult. A year and a half ago my husband and I moved into our own home about six and a half miles away from my mother's house, but I go visit with her frequently because of the fact that I miss her from time to time.
@lkbooi (16070)
• Malaysia
31 Oct 10
Hi GemmaR, after reaching the age of eighteen we are given the chance and freedom to pick the desired style of life we wish. As parents my husband and I respect the decision of my grown up kid he makes in all aspects. We just act like counselors to tell him the gain and loss of doing this and that. Yeah, we understand that one would learn from genuine experience and would become more mature then
I believe you have thought deeply before you make such decision. People who love and understand you surely would support you no matter what you decide to do, as long as seeing you are happy all the time. Wish you all the best and happy posting
@dragon54u (31634)
• United States
31 Oct 10
Hugs to you!
You're only 20 and although there are some more than ready to move in with someone, at least you recognize that you are not. Living together isn't as good for a relationship as some people think--you get so used to each other that you start taking each other for granted before you can establish habits like consideration, doing special things for each other and so on. Those things usually come when you are not living together because you miss each other. That's what permanent relationships are built on. I'm sure you two will be fine and your relationship will probably improve once you both get over the big change of your moving out.
@paula27661 (15811)
• Australia
31 Oct 10
Firstly of all here are lots of hugs for you! I think you should be very proud of yourself for making such a sensible decision! Clearly you realised that you were not ready for the commitment that you made with your boyfriend and at twenty that’s understandable. The fact that you moved back with your parents is great instead of staying in a situation you are not prepared for. Your boyfriend hasn’t lost you and he too should understand. You are still so young and when you will make the move with him again he’ll know that you are truly ready and you will be happy. Good on you!
@JenInTN (27514)
• United States
31 Oct 10
Hugs to you. You are a very brave girl and I admire that. Alot of people stay in situations when they are not happy because they worry about the other person's feelings. I think that if it was right for you to move back in with your parents..then it was a good choice. He might be hurt right now and that is sad but he'll come to see that you were upfront and honest with him about what you needed to do and didn't drag it out. Take care and good luck.
@enthusiasticone (348)
• China
31 Oct 10
hello friend ? what 's you mean for this ? do you move our mylot ? or do you move out of your home for your boyfriend ? so puzzled for this ? why not give us so puzzled discussions ? so sorry to see it but just speak so long word but no help to you . so sorry . you 'd better give me some introduction . thank you .
@Krizz420canada (531)
• Canada
31 Oct 10
Sorry to hear that but it sounds like it's your boyfriend needs the hug. I know how you feel because we all go through it and I can remember the day I moved in with y girlfriend. I was only 18 and was home sick as well but I found a job and made things work. I guess its good your happy again but don't get to attached to living at home or you will be 40 before you know it!lol Don't laugh I know people that still do at that age. Good luck
@kayevin (220)
• Philippines
31 Oct 10
Woah.Its good you have the courage to do that.I mean you already lived with your boyfriend which I think is a good thing. Maybe you and your boyfriend should think of the cons and pros about doing such things.Goodluck for both of you ^_^
@ErrollLeVant (4353)
• United States
30 Oct 10
I am glad your parents were supportive. Ask them to give you a hug for me.
@ElicBxn (63594)
• United States
30 Oct 10
{{{GemmaR}}}
its tough to move away from your parents, I think that's why in the old days people often lived in large, extended families, and if not in the same house, then in nearby ones.
Even as late as the 1900 many families stayed near each other.
My grandfather and some of his brothers all lived within a few blocks of their parent's home.
@kun2349 (23381)
• Singapore
30 Oct 10
haha =D I dunno if this is something good or bad? It's good that u move out to be with your bf, because it's a test to see how well both of u can live under one roof. BUt then again, it might not be healthy for the relationship when both of u are seeing each other so often. PLus, u are still down, and i believe u wont want to be tied down when u should be out there, exploring the world.. hehe ^_^
So i guess it's good to move back to your parents, and i think your parents are glad to have u back.. hehe
@Opal26 (17679)
• United States
30 Oct 10
Hi Gemma! You can definitely have a ! I think that
if you don't feel comfortable and you are homesick, you did
the right thing. And if your boyfriend loves you and you are
meant to be together you will be able to work it out. You are
still a bit young to move out and being that you are going
to school it is best that you continue to live where you feel
the most comfortable so you can concentrate on your studies.
@bharbee1126 (85)
• Philippines
30 Oct 10
Here's a hug for you my friend! It's good that you were strong enough to move-out... and I think you really are so young for it. Atleast, you be will careful the next time you do it.