How to Ask Your Parents if you Can Move Back In

Times are tough, and more people are finding themselves in the difficult position of moving back in with their parents.

Difficulty: Moderately Challenging

Instructions

1. Sit down with your parent or parents in a quiet, relaxed place, and explain your situation. Tell them about your job loss, divorce, etc, and explain that you can no longer afford to pay your rent/mortgage and utilities.

2. Tell your parents you need a place to stay. If at all possible, offer to pay rent, even if it's just a nominal amount. This will show that you're willing to work with them. If you're unemployed, tell them you'll apply for at least 2 jobs per week. If you can't contribute money, offer to do their yard, keep the house clean, or do some repairs to show you're serious about chipping in.

3. After they say yes, go over how long you might need to stay, and offer to sign a lease agreement. Go over what they will expect of you and make sure you think it's reasonable (a curfew or restrictions on boyfriend sleepovers for instance).

Tips & Warnings

• Don't be crushed if they say no. Your parents may be in the same position you or.
• Some parents may be more comfortable offering financial help.
• If you don't have a decent basic relationship with your parents, this is probably a bad idea.

[alltrails]

on 9/28/2009 Good article on how to ask your parents if you can move back in. I hope I never have to do this! 5 stars - thanks!

[cat804]

on 9/3/2009 lol@ benm- parents can be free, roommate living costs money!

[benm]

on 8/1/2009 Why move in with parents and accept ridiculous terms like a cut on sexual privileges and a curfew when you can just find a roommate?

[gahazeleyes]

on 6/7/2009 I would loveeeeeeee to go back home. "smile"