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I hate my family and want to move out right when I turn 18... is that okay?

Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on Jan 30, 2016
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Sometimes you just need a break from family. Usually once you get away for a little bit you calm down.
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Profile: Zeina99
Zeina99 on Feb 5, 2016
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so you have to talk to your family about what is annoying you first before you take any step and you have to express your feeling toward actions that lead you to hate them
Profile: Jadie
Jadie on Feb 7, 2016
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It may depend on country, but I believe that would be in your legal right. My suggestion would be finding housing help before moving out, as there are a lot of factors that can present themselves as unforeseen challenges! I also moved out when I was 18, and found that my relationship with my family improved because of it! Best of luck in deciding, and I am willing to offer a listening ear for support :)
Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on Feb 9, 2016
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When you're 18, you are an adult. Therefor you have the freedom of choice without parental consent. You don't need to stay if you don't want to, it's up to you. There are a lot of people who move out at this age so there is no need to feel guilty about it.
Profile: fancifulPiano97
fancifulPiano97 on Feb 10, 2016
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Even though I hate my family sometimes too, I realized that your family will always be there for you
Profile: tearifficTaylor
tearifficTaylor on Feb 10, 2016
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I feel like before deciding that you should truly try to enjoy your time with you family. They want what's best for you, and you should try to put yourself "in their shoes" and try to understand them more.
Profile: elliejade
elliejade on Feb 10, 2016
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That is absolutely fine! When you're 18 you're able to move out without parental permission. However when you're 16 you are allowed to move out but only with your parents permission.
Profile: ShiningBright19
ShiningBright19 on Feb 11, 2016
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i dont think so, no matter how much you hate them you should remember who is the one that always be with you when you have a hard time, and then you should remember to who is the one who help you grow up and pay for anything for you (ex:school). andn when you leave them i dont think that you will not hate your family anymore. you just make your hate grow and grow and then run from reality
Profile: limegreenClementine2257
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Yes, the way you feel and moving out at 18 is okay. Launching from the nest/family is an important part of young adulthood and completely normal. Some people live with family until they are married, some until they finish college, some never move out. Then many people do move out at 18,19,20. often people who move out in late teens live together as roommates or college dorms or find jobs with housing.
Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on Mar 15, 2016
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I have to let you know moving out is always easier than it sounds, Make sure you have a job making enough to have an apt and buy food and pay bills. This is difficult if you wish to go to school as well. I had trouble with my family as well but when I lost them fairly young I realized how much I needed them for support and how much they really cared about me. They were annoying and totally didnt get me but some of the things I like most about myself came from how I was raised
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