Anonymous asked this question on 7/13/2000:

I'm a 30 year-old, female real estate agent who works in a affluent area, selling condo's out of a building that's just converted. I myself live in a middle-class area with my father. I meet alot of well-to-do men, because I'm attractive. However once I tell them I still live at home, they get turned off, or treat me in a condensing way. I do pay my father rent, and own my own vehicle, I'm also practically debt free. I do plan on moving out, once I have enough savings & downpayment. If I meet someone in the meanwhile, should I lie? Or avoid the subject?

MarieMc gave this response on 7/13/2000:

I wouldn't lie, I don't see that you have anything to hide. You're being smart, saving money so that you can buy your own home. You're renting a room from your father, you're not freeloading, if someone can't handle the fact that you would like to be able to buy your own home rather than rent, then I don't think they're really worth getting to know, I say why start your life in debt if you don't have to? Your dad is helping you out, but you're paying him so you're living there as a paying tenant, the landlord just happens to be your dad, anyone who gets turned off by that and treats you in a condecending manner then happy trails to them. Explain your living arrangment thouroughly that you're renting from your father but are looking for a place to buy, that's the truth and don't let anyone make you feel as if you're doing something wrong, many people wish they had the opportunity that you've got to stay there and save money, most people have to start out financed up to your ying yang.........best to you, Marie