How can I live a separate life in the same house with my parents

Question

I'm an adult so I'm not being a stubborn child or anything. It's just that I still live at home and I'm 20 years old (don't have my finances right to move out yet but I'm trying). In the mean time I don't want to be dependent on my parents for things. I'm investing in buying a miniature refrigerator to put in my wing of the house but I've got four weeks to go until a pay check comes in that can be spent on that.

Other than making my own meals, buying my own groceries, how can I live separately without depending on them while living in the same house for the time being?

Thanks!

Answer 1

"a miniature refrigerator to put in my wing of the house"

Your WING of the house? Must be nice.

Move out already Princess.

Answer 2

You get to live like an adult when you are one. Being an adult means you pay your own way. You cannot even afford to buy a miniature refrigerator(who is paying for the power to run it, btw?). You are not an adult, you are a child living off of your parents but thinking the house rules don't apply to you. I don't think you can convince them any more than you can convince me.  

Answer 3

Times are hard enough for everyone in the US right now and I'm not sure if your parents WANT you out but sit down and discuss these things with them. it is difficult to be out there on your own with the price of EVERYTHING going up. Your parents may have some good suggestions.

But here are some:

I would completely get your own cell phone (if your parent's contract allows you to).

Pay for some of the electricity and water bill.

I assume you pay for your car, gas, and insurance. If not go for that as well.

Good luck

Answer 4

You may regard yourself as an adult but to be perfectly honest, until you are self sufficient you are still considered a dependent child. Instead of trying to alienate yourself, why wouldn't you have a talk with your parents, ask them what would be a Fair and Equitable agreement. It sounds as if they are allowing you your freedom and have no harsh restrictions, so instead of setting up your own place inside their home, why not coexist and help them with expenses. They are still your parents and I'm sure they Love you unconditionally. I'm betting they would accept a Room and Board arrangement that would allow you to put money away for your eventual departure. You sound like a very responsible person and I applaud you for your efforts. Think about what I suggested, it will allow you to start saving, and also to start buying things you know you will eventually need to set up your own place. I'll give you a little insight as to what it costs to set up a cheap apartment, bare necessities will cost you $5,000.00 , of course then you have Utility Accounts to establish, Rent, Deposit etc., so each item you can save for or buy in advance will ease your burden.