I'm 25 and i still live with my parents

And yes, of course it's normal. That's why successful artists are few and far between..they're not so normal. :)

yes it makes sence. im in the same situation right now. i dont know what you should do but how come u cant pursue ur goals while living at home? i hate myself for living at home too.

I finally moved out when I was 25. There is nothing wrong with it and don't be so down on yourself. When the time is right you'll find your chance! Keep pursuing your dreams!!

My daughter is 27 and had to move back home three years ago. Lost her job because of this horrific economy. We live in California also so I know what you mean. Our daughter is sick of us also. She just graduated from a junior college and cannot get into a state college by us because of class closures or not living within the county of that school. It really sucks. Her only option is to move out of state. She got accepted from a school out of state. Luckily she has a friend by that college so she can stay with her until she gets her feet on the ground.

All the best to you.

I feel your pain.......... I am 22 and I live with my parents...... I can't tell you how much I hate it. I am single as well and all my trustworthy friends are still living at home. I know what it is like.. believe me......

Wow, I totally know how you feel. I felt that way for the longest time, but thankfully I now have my own house with my husband. Though if you're still in school, you might wanna stay at home until you're done. It gets soooo expensive on your own. But I know how annoying it can be living with family... it's like you can't live your own life. Good luck! :)

Welcome to the club, man. I'm 29 and living with my mom, however, I live in an underdeveloped dictatorship where people live with their parents until the parents pass away, and then the children take over the apartment. And then the whole cycle repeats itself...

I'm 32 and still living with my Mom & grandma. I'm single & will get married next year. I can't afford rent & so is my fiance. There's plenty of space in the house that's why I'm staying here. If i move out, i need to take my grandma with me coz my mom treats her like a maid & a pig. So i have to take her with me coz i care about her. Before, me & my fiance planned on staying here to watch out for my grandma & mom but now, i've decided that we better leave this house. I don't care if we have to live in a small poor house as long as we're free & far from Mom.

This is completely normal because you're going to school and the fact everything is so expensive. I'm 21 and live at home when I have breaks from school. It really sucks, but there's nothing I can do about it until I graduate in a year and get a real job.

F*****ck I know exactly what you mean...

I'm doing the same thing but instead of music I'm aspiring to build enough profitable websites to pay for my rent. I've already got one making 2,000$ a month but I haven't made it able to run itself yet.. But damn, its fucking hard to do right now dealing with school, friends, parents, and life. I feel like it would either be EASIER or harder if I moved out.

If I had my own place I would have the freedom to do what I want to do when I want to. So I think I might become more productive possibly. A lot of times I waste time and gas driving around, simply because I don't want to go home to my "cage" dealing with my parents. I really don't know if moving out would be any better, but god damn I'm sick of dealing with parents... Most my friends don't live with their parents and I can see how much older they act in regaurds to life compared to me..

Sometimes I get so f**king pissed I day dream about picking up a pen, knife, bottle (or whatever is around), kicking my f*cking door open and just start f*cking whaling on them. Just pure rage day dreams that cannot be healthy at all...

Living at home IS holding you back. Since you are studying, this is somewhat understandable. But, you would be much better off living with other students, near university, especially in student residences. Your social life would improve tremendously, and you would be more likely to find a girlfriend. An alternative is to rent a large house, and split the cost with 3-6 housemates, each with their own room.

Norma. It's cheaper to stay at home now days. Use your extended stay to same some CSS ready for when you take off on your own

Move out. It's worth it. Find roommates to split the cost.

It is normal, but not always common and sometimes looked down upon. I am turning 25 next month and live with my parents and older brother (he's almost 29 and still lives with them!)

We are a very close family and I struggle all the time with the idea of moving out. I very badly want my own apartment, because i want to feel what being on my own is like. I had to turn down a job interview in a different city because 200 miles and 3.5 hours is just too far away to live. When I have never even lived or traveled alone. I'm kicking myself for not pursuing it, and instead getting locked into a job that pays $7 less per hour. I liked the idea of that job because it would have forced me to move away and find my own place. But it's just too far away. I don't know when i'll ever move out. I do have savings, even though my salary wont be the best for renting an apartment. But the issue for me is just the leaving. I feel like something major has to happen to be a catalyst for me moving out. So i remain stuck in this rut. I have a boyfriend and things are getting serious with us, but if he ever wants us to live together i would have to say no because i want a taste of living all alone first. I feel like living with my parents at this age is screwing me up in some ways. My life is not my own... but i don't want to be too far away from my family. What a conflict....

I'm 31 years old. Although I still live with my mother and sister, I'm on a waiting list for an apartment, and I manage to take care of myself perfectly. When I feel down about something, a cerebral fitness membership can help me. I have had an active membership with (My) Happy Neuron for a while and plan to make it last a lifetime.

I'd say as long as you aren't loafing around the house and planning on staying there forever, it's normal and socially acceptable. The economy is terrible right now. I'm in a similar situation. I plan on having a business after I'm done with school and working for other people. According to my five year plan, I won't be able to move out until 25, but I'm okay with that. :)

I'm 25. My ex fiancée was bipolar he beat me up and took all my savings. Destroyed our small business in a few weeks. Now I'm stuck here... Been here 7.25 months. I've worked 2 jobs and had to quit one because of violent co workers. Everyday is a major stress attack. I make enough money to afford an apartment. But my psycho parents won't sign the lease... So I'm probably gonna start living in my car and showering at the Y if I have to stay another 5 months. Fuck this.

If you had a sexual relationship with your parents you might be better off...

I'm 25 also and live with my grandmother. Lost my job last year and have been collecting unemployment while working on and off part time. It can definitely get you down! I live in the Washington DC area where rents are really high too, and jobs are competitive as hell. I understand your position! I do think it is normal though. Some people don't want to share places with roommates, as I've been through it and it can be alot of drama. Try a dating website if you want to meet someone though. It worked for me, though the relationship is on the rocks now lol. But I can always try again. I'm hoping to move though once my unemployment ends to where my best friend lives where rents are cheaper and I can get a new start. Since you are in school though you have the responsibility to your school work so staying home might be the best for you. Plus with school you can get a good job. Maybe stay at home but spend some more time out of the house with friends and dating. Nothing to be ashamed of. Good luck.

You're normal. But- you're a grown up and by never having lived on your own, you have no concept of what the 'real world' is. I think, even if it is expensive and you might be broke all the time, living on your own will be much more satisfying and fulfilling and you won't have that annoying constant guilt. Right now you're feeling worthless because you aren't really living an adult life. Sure the first step is scary, but its not going to kill you! My advice is: get out there and experience life!!

I understand how you feel. However, sometimes putting yourself to the challenge can be the catalyst you need to be successful. Whenever I think of now famous artists who once lived in their cars or on in crappy apartments, I wonder if they would've turned out differently if they stayed in the comforts of their parent's home. It's convenient now, but just by being a musician, you've already decided to take the risks.
So many artists think that if you have great talent, minimum wage jobs will smother the dream. Live with lots of housemates and hold down a part time job. If you truly love what you do, you'll always do the music, no matter what...whether it's with a tin rubboard and spoon or high end equipment. Everything is better when you're hungry..if you really believe in your dream. (so cliche, I know) Anyways, would you ever really go hungry?

When your mom go's to sleep maybe then you can be the man that you pretend to be,BOY.

I don't know about you but when i close 18 i will leave my family.I prefer to live to the mountains

Kind of normal, sort of not. But I do know someone is in their 40's and still lives with their mother.