I moved back in with my parents at 30 and am still here 10 years later. I used to feel embarrassed but now I see it as a privilege.

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Diana Choi.

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I used to think living at home as an adult meant going backward. Losing my dad made me realize I was wrong.

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Maya Kokerov

I moved in with my partner's family to be closer to work. Our arrangement has worked out well, even though my job didn't.

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Jordyn Bradley

My partner and I have been together for nearly a decade, but we still live apart. It's been great for our relationship.

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Maya Kokerov

I moved back in with my parents at 25. I'm saving $3,000 a month and paid off my student loans in 1 year.

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Isabella Szklany.

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My partner and I each moved home to save money. We miss living together, but can finally afford our dream trips.

Tech Insider : Travel, Travel, Business
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My long-term boyfriend and I both chose to live with family so we can save money and travel.

Lily Voss

I moved back in with my parents at 25. I'm happier and have better mental health.

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I quit my job at Meta and traveled to Bali to find myself — but 2 months later, I moved back into my parents' house more confused than ever.

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Simone Landis sitting by a pool facing the mountains in Bali.
Simone Landis moved back into her childhood home after quitting her career at Meta.

Simone Landis

I moved home after college to live with my parents, 3 siblings, and grandpa. It's crowded, but I'm saving money while looking for a job.

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Luke Macy lives with his three siblings, parents, and grandfather.

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Gen Zers are relying on the Bank of Mom and Dad way past college

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Parents are financially supporting their adult children well into their 20s. In a tough economy, Mom and Dad are the new safety net.

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