Dating (Online) When Living With Your Parents

Living with parents: is it really such a big deal?

No, it’s not, according to Reddit at least. There are several threads dedicated to this topic, but the general consensus says that under normal circumstances it’s acceptable when someone remains in the family home for a bit longer. “Low 20s?…Who cares, rent is expensive. In almost every other country in the world, nobody bats an eye at this,” says one Redditor. This comment was backed up by several women too, who are OK with it as long they get along with their date’s parents. However, there are some exceptions. Other comments pointed out that the relationship doesn’t work if both parties are home-bound, or the person in question is above 30. In the end, dating while still sharing a place with your parents is not an issue so long as it is a temporary situation.

Hiding your affairs

But what if mom and dad are the ones who disapprove your online dating adventures? Unless they are very conservative, it shouldn’t cause too much of a problem. We recommend the honest approach, it is better not try hiding it or being ashamed because they may even end up thinking you are up to something more shady. If they have an issue, explain that finding a partner would hasten the process of moving out, which may win them over. If they are questioning the effectiveness of online dating, there are several sources indicating its success. Who knows, maybe they are willing to support you by paying for the initial subscription just to get you out of their house. However, better think twice before inviting your date over. Unless you are a full-fledged couple, it’s better not to use the family home for romantic purposes.