Hi wonderful ladies hoping to get some more POVs. I recently ended a long relationship where we were living together - I’m 28 & have never lived alone. My parents generously offered for me to move back home ~ 1hour outside city or I could move into a new apt in city for 2.3k a month (salary is 95k). I’m still struggling with the breakup & just not sure if I should stay home & save plus be closer toparents or pay up & get more comfortable being alone with easier access to a social/dating scene.

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Why not move home for a bit to be with family and then move back out to the city?

I just went through a breakup and ended up moving home to be with my family - waiting to sign a lease to see what’s happening with Delta and give myself time to figure out what I want to do.

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Storage is cheaper than rent!

i would take the support system of parents and not worry about the dating scene so soon after ending a long term relationship. if you decide youre ready to be on your own again, you can move out after a month or two. i wouldnt rush into a new lease/commitment over the safety net of parents

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I moved into my parents house a couple months ago due to a similar situation, and while it’s annoying it’s REALLY nice to save money. Now will be able to buy a condo rather than rent!

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Take your parents up on their offer!

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Take up your parents offer. I went through a nasty divorce a few years ago and was so grateful to have my parents around to get me through that difficult time. Don’t rush into dating again - take some time to heal yourself !! Once you have processed through your current situation and feel you are mentally ready - move out / date again.

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OP I am going through the exact same thing right now. Still haven’t completely decided what I am going to do, but I am so thankful my parents offered and am leaning towards that just so I don’t have to rush into something. What city are you in?

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I’m in NYC and sorry to hear about your breakup too but feel free to message me if you want to commiserate.

We decided to see a couples therapist to maturely figure out what to do with our current apt and all the things we bought together and talked with my parents about living at home for 3 months to test it out and take some time to heal before having to find a new apt. I was really surprised by all the move home responses here and appreciate the advice!

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Stay with your parents for a few months and then sign a lease in an off season when the rent will be cheaper.

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