Today, my mom got a cat. I'm allergic to cats, so I politely asked my mom why she got it. Her response: "I want you to finally want to move out." I turned eighteen two weeks ago. FML
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Today, I told my mom I'm severely allergic to my cat and that the doctor told me it would be best to get rid of the cat. Somewhat jokingly, I told her it was either me or the cat. She chose the cat. She was serious too. FML
Today, after 25 years living with my dad, who is highly allergic to cats, I was finally able to adopt two kittens to live in my new place, just like I have always wanted. Guess who else is highly allergic to cats? Me, it seems. FML
Today, I bought a kitten. I've wanted a cat for years and decided to finally buy one now that I have my own apartment. It turns out I'm allergic to cats. FML
Today, at age eighteen, I finished moving out of my parents' house and into my own. The only person to even remotely give a shit was my sister, and that was only because I was taking the cat with me. FML
Today, to celebrate moving into a new apartment, my girlfriend decided she would get a kitten. She didn't know I'm allergic to cats. When I told her, she decided that she couldn't date someone who couldn't be around her cat; the one she doesn't have yet. FML
Today, my mother refused to buy a cat because my sister is allergic to them. She bought a rabbit instead. I'm allergic to rabbits. FML
Today, my mom gave me thirty days notice to find an apartment and move out. Why? She's dating my former best friend and wants to move him in, but he won't do it until I'm gone because it would be "awkward." FML
Today, my mother-in-law told my husband that I cannot stay in her house unless I can bring proof from a doctor that my allergy to cats is not contagious. FML
Today, my mom called me an attention seeker and threw a bitch fit because my cat "decided" to die on her birthday. FML
Today, my mother sat me down and told me, "I'm not going to lie, I hate living with you. Please get a job and move out." I'm 16. FML
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singer0421 32
Thats's awful!! Try staying with a good friend until you can get on your feet :)
jkmartinjk 16
Well Skaterboy your time has come.
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HeartOfLead 24
Tell her you've always loved cats.
RedPillSucks 31
Yes. Tell her you've always loved cats, but could never finish a whole one. But you're willing to try... Be sure to flash her an evil sadistic smile.
Omniprism 14
I guess she was honest. And it could have been worse Ive heard of people getting thrown out on their asses on their birthday. Good luck. You can do it. Find a roommate you can trust and look for a cheap apartment. If you haven't any money start job hunting right away. You'll love it better on your own anyways.
aklm15 14
Get something she's allergic to and she might compromise.
howardom 10
Guess the cat's out of the bag. I'm sorry though.
BobbieH 19
You may have only turned 18 a few weeks ago, but your mom believes you should have had a desire to move out for awhile. It used to be that around 16 kids started to get anxious to move out. That's not the culture amongst teens and 20's these days. Obviously your mom doesn't recognize that this is the new trend; that children are staying at home longer and later in life. I would guess that this isn't the first time its been expressed that your mom wants you to want to leave. So you should have recognized this and started to make arrangements. Many parents believe that at 18 and out of school means out of the house or pay rent to stay. Its time to grow up, take on responsibility and pay your own way.
TheDrifter 23
Crappy apartments and multiple roommates are a great life experience. If you hold out and stay home until you can afford the middle class existence your parents have worked their whole life to provide you're missing out on both life experience and the social networking that comes with it. As tempting as it might be to find a job and stay home into your late 20s, spending your income on luxuries, I would never recommend it, as it puts a person's mental and social development back the better part of a decade.
Axel5238 29
I'm just guessing she wanted the OP to plan for something. Be it school or work. I'm guessing the OP hasn't shown much enthusiasm in growing up going and going to college or working. Unfortunately, there is a growing trend of guys in their early to mid twenties and women as well that are not emotionally ready to be adults. They want the benefits of being older, but don't have any idea of responsibility.
TheDrifter 23
That's about what rent is here. I'd certainly not recommend an unsafe apartment, but the one with holes in the walls and mystery stains can be fun. When I moved out my first job paid $6.50 an hour, rent was $750 for a 2 bedroom, so I got a buddy and we split it. $200a week in wages, barely getting 30 hours a week was lousy, half of every check went to rent, but we got by. 24/7 party. Most months we paid rent off of the 5c deposit on cans and bottles we cleaned of the floor. I made lots of memories, met people and got lined up with business opportunities I'd have never had without meeting those people.
OverBlossomed 22
Well, not everyone is a party animal or wants to live in dilapidating conditions.
TheDrifter 23
I understand many people are much more used to upscale, but unless your parents are willing to support you for a decade or more into your adulthood, you may need to consider possibly downgrading your posh lifestyle a little to accommodate what your own skills will support. My choice of a party house isn't for everyone, but if you're expecting uptown condo living fresh off a bachelors degree on the wage of your first job there is a rather unpleasant surprise coming your way.
Darkeena 6
I started working part-time at the age of 16 working in an old folks home. Learned a lot (sad). By the time I graduated high school, I was ready for the 'real world'. Got a full time, minimum wage retailing job so I moved into a little tiny apartment with my sister. It was a struggle but MAN, what a great experience. Learned a lot. Had a great time. Wouldn't change a thing. :-)
OverBlossomed 22
I have lived in tiny apartments all my life and my family survived off of government benefits. Yeah, really upscale and posh. And I am not a party person. Lovely that you were, but not everyone is. I personally hate parties with a burning passion. I almost didn't attend my own graduation because I hate ceremonies.
worldclassrager 39
Stay in your room keep the door closed and locked and come out with a mask on and bring your food back to your room...a roommate of a friend of mine does that...
frod0 10
Damn OP :( I'm sorry,maybe stay with a friend? xoxo
underthesea12 24
momma's boy
crazylou81 6
Nice play on your moms part
doglover100 28
I don't get those parents who kick their kids out right when they turn 18.
allisadawn91 8
I do. I plan on doing that to my kids! My sister is almost 30 and still lives with my parents. She is way too dependent. I moved out when I was 17. I'm not gonna kick them out with no place to go though. They will be prepped and ready to take care of themselves. They will be responsible.
Rawr6591 21
I will find them an apartment and pay the first three months rent then they are on their own our generation thinks we are entitled to our parents taking care of us why? yes it will be hard but I will NOT enable mooching behavior if you are not being productive with your life