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What do you mean "grows up?" If you're a 35 year-old single woman looking to not be single any more then you'll probably wear some sexy clothing once in awhile
by Goladus 16y ago
What do you mean "grows up?" If you're a 35 year-old single woman looking to not be single any more then you'll probably wear some sexy clothing once in awhile, especially when you're out in public.
Also, if you're 35 and single of either gender, there are plenty of reasons to want to live with roommates rather than by yourself. It's much cheaper and more efficient, plus you have friendship, company, sharing of responsibility, and someone to call the ambulance if you ever have an emergency.
One of the worst reason of all to live by yourself is out of some vague idea that you're supposed to because that's what adults do. If you are single, living alone gets lonely really fast. At least, it sure as hell did when I lived on my own in my 20s. And is NYC really any different in this regard? Boston certainly isn't.
- nmcfarl 16y agoOne of the most surprising things I've learned in the last few years is that american cultural norms of how one should live one's life really do have at least some upsides, and "growing up" can be a lot of fun. And these things are big - changing how you dress, and who you live with, and where, will change your life. But looking at these things logically, and predicting outcomes can be hard. I don't make analytical choices about these questions any more, I've found my gut better than my brain here. And if you want "grow up" not doing so because you might be lonely, or have a hard time making ends meet seems like a poor decision to me. On the other hand if your gut says live with roomies when you're 50, I'd advocate that as well.