My parents don't want me to move out. Now how do I tell them I got an apartment?

Question

I'm almost 21 and I feel as if my parents are controlling my decisions. So how do I break it to them that I already have an apartment and I've going to be moving in two weeks? My concern is that I'm going to make them incredibly upset, yet at the same time, I can't make everyone in my life happy. I have a steady 40 hour job. There is plenty of income. And I've done all the math, my expenses are covered. So. . .Help me Yahooians; help me find the words to break it to them that I won't be in their house much longer but I love them very much!

Answer 1

You had better tell them pretty quick.  Just tell them that you love them but need to try out your wings.  Its hard on parents when their children leave.  I was really depressed for a  long time when my youngest moved out. well not really depressed but a sadness that I was no longer a full time mom. Try and call them 2 or 3 times a week and visit for dinner sometimes.  They will be  happy to see you and you will get a good free meal, something you will appreciate when you

you have start buying your own groceries .  But don't be surprised  when day you go visit your parents and they are going out  the door to a social activity and don't have time to visit

Answer 2

Invite them to your housewarming party.

Answer 3

that's easy, just tell them that you're moving out. (biut mabe this wont work.

let then sit dow in the living room and tell them

" Mum, Dad. i know this is hard. but i'm not ur little boy anymore." then take a breath and say, "people grow up fast and im a human being and i grow too. i need to get on with my future life, get and job and experience the world. so, what i'm going to tell you is, that have rented a flat, im moving out. but u can always visite me and ;i can visite you, but it is time for me to get on with my life"

errr..... i think this will work.

Answer 4

If you are mature enough to move you should be mature enough to say so.

Ask them for advice on where to buy moving boxes.

Answer 5

OK, you're rifght, they'll probably be upset.  But it won't be any better if you wait another week.  Just tell them.

Good luck

Answer 6

Show them your plan & the math you did & assure them that you will be okay.

Answer 7

Have them come over to the apt. to check it out.  Then tell them when your move date is.  Then tell them that you'll still be able to visit frequently.