Single during Christmas time...?

What is it about Christmas time that makes other people become so intrusive into the personal lives of others? I am a single, straight, 28 year old male and I have always been single. That's right, I've never had a girlfriend or even experienced me first kiss. Big deal right? Well my parents leave me alone about this, but not my extended family, friends and even co-workers. It's especially weird at work because I never mentioned that I am currently single. Obviously people are really interested in my life for some reason. This conversation inevitably leads to everyone asking me why I still live at home. They just don't get that I have no need to move out and that my family enjoys living together. I live with my parents (rent free) and other adult siblings and everything is working out great. When I need to move out I will. When I need to have a girlfriend I will. Are people simply jealous that I have complete freedom and no financial responsibilities?

Single during Christmas time...?
Okay that's not natural. What secret are you hiding? What is the truth?
Reply:No, they're not jealous.


Honestly, they probably think its really strange. Theres a point where you need to get out of your parents house and have your own life.


I understand you haven't 'found the one' yet, but you should consider getting your own condo, or something small.





Maybe the reason you don't have girlfriends is partially that, girls don't like guys who still live with their parents. O.o
Reply:Jealous that you are 28 and still living at home? Uhm, no.....I'm thinking that even if it feels right to you and your family it just seems very unnatural to others. I couldn't wait to move out on my own and enjoy being an adult and paying for life.


I have to admit that if you were my coworker I'd assume that you were unable to make it on your own emotionally and/or financially. As for ladies dating you.......HUGE turn off!


Yes, your coworkers are talking about you big time behind your back trying to figure out what is going on.





It is ok that you have never had a date or your first kiss. Some men just never find someone that feels right to them.
Reply:Yes people may be jealous but curious also. How can a guy live 28 years on this earth and not want to be with someone besides his family. Christmas time usually turns peoples thoughts to their families - most of the time there are issues- but they want to find happiness for all. If you are content living at home and don't need anything else right now - that's great. If your parents are content with you being home - more power to ya. Christmas is a sharing time and everyone wants you to share. Keep your personal information to yourself as much as possible without being rude and answer all questions with the least amount of words reassuring them that you and your family are happy this holiday season.
Reply:I think it's more a fascination over the fact that an adult has never kissed anyone. That and an adult living at home with his parents is sometimes considered to have issues.





I find this line disturbing.


"When I need to have a girlfriend I will."


Are you saying that you'll date a girl if you think it will benefit you or that you'll date when you find the right person?
Reply:im jealous! blah i havent been single in like 1 year and half (except for like 3 days) im soooo jealous
Reply:You're different from other guys your age, so people tend to judge others who are different. Most people don't see it as "complete freedom and no financial responsibilities" They see living on their own as freedom and the financial responsibilities are a part of life. People enjoy getting out on their own and being able to make their own decisions about money and what not. I'll just tell you that its a turn-off for a guy to still live with his parents at your age. But I agree that its your business whether to date or not. Most people are probably just curious as to "why?" because they find comfort in loved ones and all that good stuff.
Reply:No, I don't think they're jealous. They probably think you need to grow up. You're 28 years old! How can you be almost 30, and still leeching off your parents? I'm surprised you even have a job. And it's no wonder you have no girlfriend. No woman wants to go out with a 28-year-old who still lives with his parents. It's normal as you get older to get along better with your parents, but not to continue living with them, rent free, as if you are 16. And it is a parents job to push their kids to grow up, and get out and be responsible, normal adults. And they obviously failed at that. They should have started charging you rent years ago!


I can't even believe how you can sit there and justify this lifestyle. Smoke much weed, do ya?


You are so pathetic!
Reply:your lucky that you have no problems with money and when you need something you'll get it and you bet their jealous