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Originally Posted by MTSUGURL
Am I being awful to just really want a roommate close to our ages?
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No!
I'm 30 years old and I'm the "baby" of my household. I live with two male Marines ages 37 and 44 (yes, really!) and they are the most awesome roommates ever! (Hooray for craig's list!)
After picking me, they later explained to me that they had a lot of interest in the room and had shown the place to about 20 people; however, most of the prospects were young college kids who didn't have jobs (!!!). They liked me because I had a stable, professional job and had no aspirations to up and move out-of-state or something. (They probably also like me because I was a 29-year old female.
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They said they felt really bad about turning down so many younger students, especially since we live in a college town. Since they're both in the service, they have to go on training exercises and missions. They were nervous that, while gone for 30+ days on an exercise, a college student wouldn't pay the rent or would suddenly "need to move". Plus, you know, it's just awkward having a 20-year old hanging out with older guys.
When I was in my late 20s, I lived with girls who were in their early 20s and we just weren't in the same phase of life.
I've found that, even with women in their "mid-twenties", their approach to paying bills, lifestyle, and outlook were still a bit immature. They were still students and didn't quite "get" what it means to be a working professional.
So, no, I don't blame you for wanting a roommate your age. Though, you may need to take "anyone" if it means you get to stay. When they move out, you can try again.
.....Kelly
