Preparing to Move Out at 19
By mwl_maw10904
@mwl_maw10904 (25)
United States
February 21, 2007 7:53pm CST
Well, I'm 19 years old, in July I'm moving out of my parents house and starting a life with my girlfriend. I know alot of people on myLot have made this journey In their lives.
What did you do to prepare yourself for the life changing expierence? Is there any advice you can give me in hope of making this a sucessful transaction for me.
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4 responses
@bicklelady (1404)
• United States
22 Feb 07
I whis you the best of luck. I was on my own at 16. I got married. The best advise I can give you is, dont make alot of bills where you will be over whalmed. Pay your bills on time. also save, save, save, incase something like a rainy day comes along.
@mourning_willow (50)
• United States
22 Feb 07
I agree dont let your girlfriend always pick up after you, be a man take out the trash, to the dishes, pick up just a little without being told. Let her know she is loved, and you care. GOOD LUCK
@LindaLou (483)
• Canada
22 Feb 07
My advice to you is to make sure that you don't try to replace your Mom with your girlfriend. Remember that it's not her job to look after you or pick up after you or feed you. You are both adults and should both do your part to contribute to the household. Before you take the step of moving in together I would seriously consider (I say this from personal experience) both of you sit down and put in writing who will be responsible for what, including bill paying and household chores. Then you will both know exactly what to expect and it will minimize the possibility of fights over who should do what.
Good luck! Moving in together, like marriage, requires constant work and communication. It can be great, but don't think it will be a fairy-tale by any means, when real, day to day life sets in. You have to work at it and you have to think about what's best for your partner, not just yourself.
