Moving Out

[Jaiisun]

So, the title kinda says it all - should I move out?

I currently live with my mum and little brother.. and well, I feel like it's time to change and move out. Luckily, my girlfriend feels the same. However, I wonder how difficult it will be to find somewhere.

We're considering going on the council housing register, but who knows how long that will take.

Just wanna know what you guys think, really.


I'm 16, my girlfriend is too
She lives with her parents, 2 brothers and sister
I attend full-time 6th form and have a part-time job
My girlfriend intends to leave 6th form and get a full-time job

Ideas? Suggestions? Comments?

Go for it!

Jay xo

[LouisCollins]

Personally, i don't think you should, If it's the fact of living togetha then move in with each other in one of the houses, Think about it.. Your at 6 form + Part time job. You wont be able to afford rent let alone the Council tax + Poll Tax + Electric + Water Bills + Access if somthing gets broken, Thats what i did i was with a girl for 3Years, She moved in with me stuff happend didn't work out, But maybe your stronger theres no point getting a place togetha unless you know you can live with each other so do as i said and try moving into one of the parents houses togetha.

[Alkaz]

You are too young. Although you can leave home at 16 with parents concent you will definately not have enough money behind you or experience to deal with the normal things which come with living on your own. You need to keep a free mind for your studies and not having to worry too much on other htings which you shouldnt have to worry about. If your desperate to move out, wait untill you have completed your A levels and during that time save like mad to get as much money as you and your girlfriend can get behind you for the best start possible.

[PaintYourTarget]

I don't think you should. It will cost a lot and being with someone permanently will make you feel completely different about them.

[!.x.FaYe.x.!]

Owww Jay :-( Stay under the shelter of your parents for as long as possible until its just considered weird... There're so many bills and tax out there that go right over our heads and its oh so good that way lmao!

I'd say - enjoy being 16 in 6 form! Being able to come back home completely mashed, spending any money you do earn on whatever the hell you want because you've got no bills to pay, having meals there for you not having to pay for food etc.....

But I don't know the full sitch! Soooooo

[clarissa !!]

I don't think you should. It will cost a lot and being with someone permanently will make you feel completely different about them.
what i was gonna say and i doubt you'd be able to afford it really

[!.x.FaYe.x.!]

I don't think you should. It will cost a lot and being with someone permanently will make you feel completely different about them.

I disagree :-) I think the word you should have used it 'it may cost a lot'. I know (or at least I think I do) that Jay and his girlfriend have been together a very very long time... It depends how strong the relationship is. I spent 3 months living with my boyfriend in Spain, he's like my best friend, it just made us stronger.

[PaintYourTarget]

I disagree :-) I think the word you should have used it 'it may cost a lot'. I know (or at least I think I do) that Jay and his girlfriend have been together a very very long time... It depends how strong the relationship is. I spent 3 months living with my boyfriend in Spain, he's like my best friend, it just made us stronger.
I spent three years with my girlfriend. We'd spend weeks together at a time and it'd just be like "can I please get 5 minutes to myself?" and something big would kick off.
We looked at how much it'd cost, you're looking at upwards of £150 a month rent, £300+ food, then there's money for going out, clothes, internet, phone, tv etc. That's gonna be more than you'll afford on a part time and a no qualification full time salary.

[scott]

Move in with me - simples

[Zak]

I wanted to move out too but with my student loan and my car with only a part time job there was no way I could afford to.

[StripedTiger]

you wont be priority on a council house register because your gf aint pregnant and such likes

personally, id wait another few years maybe when your 18?

[scott]

Yeah i agree i think 16 is wayyyyyy to early. I'm nearly 18 and wouldnt think of leaving lol.

[Jaiisun]

I didn't expect such big responses!

But I guess the best option has just been staring me in the face all along - move in with Dinasaw!!!

No, but really, I'm so stuck for what to do. My part time jobs brings in £300-£400 pound a month and my girlfriend's brings in a little more.

And yeah, like Faye said, me and my girlfriend have been together over 2 years; it would definately only make us stronger to live together.

[LouisCollins]

200 to 400Pound a month lol thats nothing, Lets say £60 a week rent, £100 pound a fourtnight for food, £50 Gas and electric, £50 Tv Licence, thats 260 allredy

[Jord]

I wouldnt your too young finish 6 form or w,e get a job get some money then move out but id apply for a council flat nowbecause u might be at home for like 2 more years

[IceNineKills]

rent a room, alot cheaper.

i have recently been looking at renting a room in my area, some places are very cheap, £60-70 a week, inc. all taxes and wireless internet.

[5,5]

I wouldnt if I were you.
Like others said, its not really worth bringing all the costs upon yourself and all the stress aswell when your so young.
Wait until your 18 or maybe even around 20.

[leah]

Maybe you can move into her house or her into yours and then save, cos you'll need a lot of money to do what you plan on doing :(

[IceNineKills]

have a kid and get a house faster.

[BlueEyedSarah]

I don't think you should. I think it is best to read up and work out how much you both earn and if you are both able to pay the bills every month because if you both struggle with the bills then you both will not mannage very easy and your relationship with suffer due to finace problems. I think you both should wait a while longer.

[partie2]

So, the title kinda says it all - should I move out?

I currently live with my mum and little brother.. and well, I feel like it's time to change and move out. Luckily, my girlfriend feels the same. However, I wonder how difficult it will be to find somewhere.

We're considering going on the council housing register, but who knows how long that will take.

Just wanna know what you guys think, really.


I'm 16, my girlfriend is too
She lives with her parents, 2 brothers and sister
I attend full-time 6th form and have a part-time job
My girlfriend intends to leave 6th form and get a full-time job

Ideas? Suggestions? Comments?

Go for it!

Jay xo


I dont think you realise how expensive it is to live on your own and all the extra bills which you dont know you have to pay. I you want to get a council property then i would get your girlfriend pregnant as otherwise youve got no hope.

[partie2]

I didn't expect such big responses!

But I guess the best option has just been staring me in the face all along - move in with Dinasaw!!!

No, but really, I'm so stuck for what to do. My part time jobs brings in £300-£400 pound a month and my girlfriend's brings in a little more.

And yeah, like Faye said, me and my girlfriend have been together over 2 years; it would definately only make us stronger to live together.


lol so your earning about £700-£800 each month together you will pay about £500-£600 on rent and that leaves you with £200 which is not even close to enough to pay for food, bills and leisure money.

soz for double post forgot i had allready posted.

[e5]

Don't move into a council house :/