I'm twenty and have lived on my own since I was 18. I manage to make ends meet, but I still find a way. If I can do it, then you have no excuse. I haven't got any special connections or an amazingly high paying job. I work front desk at a hotel and try to juggle that with school. I can pay my rent, my phone bill, my internet, electric bill, and buy groceries just fine. It's a struggle and I haven't got much b ut I can do it. You deserve that one.

I don't think 24 is that old to be living with your parents, especially in this terrible economy. But you would think that your parents would let a girl stay over, you're 24 years old not 16. They have to know that you are probably not a virgin anymore. #32, it depends on where you live. I'm sure I could've lived on my own at the age of 18 if I was living in a place like South Dakota. But I live in one of the San Francisco Bay Area (in California, obviously) and it would be nearly impossible for me to move out and pay for an apartment & college tuition (I'm 20). Luckily, my dad lets me live at home for the time being and pays for me to go to the college nearby. Only one of my friends has her own apartment and her parents still pay for her rent.

you should've just made an excuse, like your place burnt down or somethin, buy yourself some time (good time)

Actually man, I feel for you. I lived on my own since I was 18 and after losing my first job out of school I decided to move back in with them. I am 24 and there is nothing wrong with taking in a little extra help when you can't afford to live elsewhere. Just feel fortunate that your parents care for you and are willing to help you out. I feel a lot better knowing that I am saving on that rent and expenses so that when the time comes I can buy my girlfriend the engagement ring she's been wanting since the day we met. Living with your parents is a sensible choice and spending more money doesn't make you more of a man. If this girl knows your situation, she'll understand. Spend the night at her place instead.

lol. my first thought was, what, your mom said no?

YDI!!! i mean you could do it quietly...hehe... and also who has sleepovers with the oppposite sex?????

Well, the first step is admitting you have a problem....nah, seriously, in these economic times? You're not exactly alone on that one, and honestly, it could be worse. You're only in your mid-twenties, it's not like you're some gross 40 year old living in your mom's basement, and considering your post, I don't think you ever would be.

For me it's different, sure i live at home, [im gonna be 21 in a month] but she's more like a roommate than a mom, i was bringing girls home to smash for over 5 years now.

To all the people asking why she couldn't sleep over because he was living with his parents - I would say she didn't want. I wouldn't. Imagine waking up next morning, going to the bathroom, meeting his dad in underwear... Hmm.. A guy once asked me to come come to him (and his parents) and I refused because of that.

I agree with #4, 8, 10 and 20.