So being that I'm 26 and all, I should be able to decide who I can move in with. My roommate (a girl) is getting ready to leave this month. I was going to move back in with my parents temporarily until I get into the military. But a friend, guy friend, needed a roommate. He needed help with bills and such. So I agreed to move in with him. Now, I didn't tell my parents I was moving in with a guy. I just said a friend. So today, my mom asked if I was moving in with a girl. I really hate lying to my parents...so I said "no". I already knew what was going to happen. Now all hell's broken loose. My mom is going to tell my dad. Once my dad finds out, he not only will be mad and disappointed, he will likely tell me to come home. Sorry all for this long rant. But I'm really screwed!!!

Actually, never mind, I don't even have a response to this thread. Carry on, people.

Perhaps you should come back home. Its probably not a good idea to move in with a dude

i would think since you'll be risking your life for our country and rarely get to spend time with your family they'd cherish this time they have you all to themselves

wow! i have a guy roommate and that is all he is.... a friend.. your way to old for your parents to be treating u that way.. you are not a minor!! they need to realize that you will always be their child, only now your a grown woman.... maybe this will help your parents grow theirself and let go a bit!

do what makes U happy U cant let other people dictate your life fo U!!

Maybe not a good idea...the fact is they seem to not trust me. I know they are looking out for my best interest. And I know how it looks. I love my parents and I do obey. But for once, I wish they will let me live my life. Let me decide.

aww...girly...

your going to go fight for the country that they live in...umm...i am thinkin mom and dad need to back off.

I understand they will be mad. However just as much as there is behavior that they would not tolorate from you towards them...you have to put your foot down as far as their behavior towards you now. your a grown adult that can make that decision. they should be adults about it and respect it.

I know....I kept the fact of me smoking from my father unitl i was 29 years old. ( started when i was 20)

As an adult now, you have to stand your ground to live your life the way you see fit. Your not being disrespectful to them....you are setting your boundaries for your own self and becomming your own woman. Time for mom and dad to let go of the strings.

i liked your response it was very appropriate

you are not screwed- parents are parents- perhaps if you sit your parents down and explain to them the living conditions- that this is platonic- you are splitting the expenses- you aren't sleeping together- introduce him to them- it might make it easier

also- remind your parents that you are 26- they have done their job- they have raised you and raised you well- remind them you are an adult and you can make adult decisions- sometimes they need that lol

it might be hard and they will resist- but in the end it is your life not theirs. You are the one who has to be happy and independent.

I had to do the sort of the same thing- but i was 30 and pregnant- it took me actually losing my temper and telling them that I was sorry that I disappointed them and that our relationship was over and they never had to worry about me shaming them again for them to realize they were being well-- stupid-

give it a try you never know- but you should be able to do your own thing- you are a grown up- and you are still Daddys littl girl- you can do it!!

Yeah, but then I pride myself on letting people do what they want. If they like letting other people run their lives for them, who am I to criticize?

This guy probably just trying to get some

I dont trust him

Thank you. I'm just waiting for my dad to call.

It's okay. Your advice is always welcomed.

I'd like to think all guys don't want to bang every woman they see, you're not like that, are you?

I understand. But there's more that goes to this story as to why I'm moving in with the guy. *sigh*

no I certainly do not want to bang every woman I see

I understand that. But my sister is already at the house...they are planning for her wedding...we have to rearrange everything in the house to make room for me. I just wanted to make it easier so they wouldn't have to do all of that. And I always visit them. I love my family.

You know I will, but I'm going to be in a very bad battle.

Maybe it would be alright if it was your BF, or the guy was gay, but I understand how your parents feel and I would not want my daughter moving in with a guy (unless he was her BF for a while)