My brother mooched ’till he died at age 60. Never recovered from being the only grandchild until I was born 8 years later. Of course he never went to the doctor either.
I can remember when I was forced to move back in with my parents for a brief time. I was in my late twenties, divorced, and looking for a suitable apartment. I hadn’t really lived at home since I’d gone away to school as a teenager. It was a difficult adjustment for all of us!
My schedule exacerbated the situation because I often had to work at different times – day and night – and often didn’t come rolling in until the early hours of the morning.
One morning, when I came in, just as my father was headed off to his job, he asked, " Are you just coming in or going out? " … To which I replied, " Which one do you want me to do? " … He said nothing but just gave me a certain look.
Three days later, I found the perfect apartment and moved into it.
My daughter just recently moved back into town with a new job. She stayed with us for a few weeks while she was looking for a place. It didn’t bother us, but you could tell it was driving her crazy. She’s very independent.
Fifty years ago after I got my first job I paid my parents $75 a month for room and board. Not long after I found an apartment and never went back. My sister went back when she was 40 and stayed for years.
After my divorce the house sold before I could find a suitable new place. My parents had previously made the offer that they could accommodate me, if need be. It was only for a couple weeks, but it still felt rather odd.
MS72 over 3 years ago
Mike? Is that you? Mike, Mike, Mike! Did YOU do that to your parents?
Zebrastripes over 3 years ago
You could only mooch so long….pay rent, dude!
jandjdevore over 3 years ago
My brother mooched ’till he died at age 60. Never recovered from being the only grandchild until I was born 8 years later. Of course he never went to the doctor either.
Linguist over 3 years ago
I can remember when I was forced to move back in with my parents for a brief time. I was in my late twenties, divorced, and looking for a suitable apartment. I hadn’t really lived at home since I’d gone away to school as a teenager. It was a difficult adjustment for all of us!
My schedule exacerbated the situation because I often had to work at different times – day and night – and often didn’t come rolling in until the early hours of the morning.
One morning, when I came in, just as my father was headed off to his job, he asked, " Are you just coming in or going out? " … To which I replied, " Which one do you want me to do? " … He said nothing but just gave me a certain look.
Three days later, I found the perfect apartment and moved into it.
PO' DAWG over 3 years ago
“Mom, here is a list of the organic fruits and vegetables I need.”
Baucuva over 3 years ago
My daughter just recently moved back into town with a new job. She stayed with us for a few weeks while she was looking for a place. It didn’t bother us, but you could tell it was driving her crazy. She’s very independent.
S.Curtis over 3 years ago
Fifty years ago after I got my first job I paid my parents $75 a month for room and board. Not long after I found an apartment and never went back. My sister went back when she was 40 and stayed for years.
Impkins Premium Member over 3 years ago
Hmmmmmmmm. And they work at a bar. Not a bad set up at all. Drink your beer float, Yawn. burp. :)
l3i7l over 3 years ago
After my divorce the house sold before I could find a suitable new place. My parents had previously made the offer that they could accommodate me, if need be. It was only for a couple weeks, but it still felt rather odd.