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?

muffin1960 gave this response on 7/13/2000:

First of all if someone doesn't wish to talk to you or associate with you because of your living arrangement you don't need them anyway.

Being honest is always the best policy and the ones you probably thought you scared away because your living arrangments were just making room for someone who is not judgmental.

You shouldn't have to hide who you are to be with someone. A good relationship is based on understanding, common goals, love and all that good stuff.

Don't move until you are good and ready, there is no law that says you can't live with your father. I left my mom at 30 years old not because I had too but because guys were doing that to me also. Now that I am out here, they aren't treating me any better at least I did have mom to talk to.

My point is base your life decisions on what makes you happy and don't be ashamed of those decisions and who ever doesn't approve, you possibly don't want to be with them anyway. Hope this helps

GOD LUCK