Have you ever lived rent free with family or friends as an adult?

Haunted by Karma asked:


I never have and all my friends who have done this are now debt free so I feel angry because while they got to pay off their debt and save up to buy a nice car, all of my money was going towards rent and utilities. What’s your take on this?
I’m not saying they’re taking advantage of anyone. Their family lets them live at home rent free and have no problem with it, it’s just until they save up to buy a house and in the meantime they also save up to drive a nice car. It’s an open ’secret’ as in all parties are aware and in agreement of the situation.
I personally did not have the opportunity and no I am not bragging because that would’ve been good and I wish I did. I’m not hating either, just upset at my own situation. Good for them because I would’ve done the same if my mom chose me overher bf to live with her, I just upset that now I am so behind and still renting and after all these years nothing much to show for it while friends with the same income level and education are much better off now that in our 30’s they are buying houses with what they’ve saved up, getting married and have a lot to show with all the mone they’ve saved.