jusdidit Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 Ladies would you look at a guy over 30 years old that live in a studio? Here's why I ask: So I just started a great career and earn a pretty decent salary. I'm saving to purchase a house, but I need my own space so I decided to ditch the roommate and rent a studio. I could afford a bigger apt, but I'm still saving for my own house and I have a little debt that I owe (under $1,500). Maybe I'm making a issue over nothing. Just curious to see what you ladies think Link to post Share on other sites
MsSmurf Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 If its clean, not infested by bugs, and doesn't smell like feet then I would be fine with this because this is not a permanent solution, just one step toward bigger and better things. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
outsidethebox Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 I was hoping the standard was not still living in mom's basement. 2 Link to post Share on other sites
Treasa Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 Ladies would you look at a guy over 30 years old that live in a studio? Here's why I ask: So I just started a great career and earn a pretty decent salary. I'm saving to purchase a house, but I need my own space so I decided to ditch the roommate and rent a studio. I could afford a bigger apt, but I'm still saving for my own house and I have a little debt that I owe (under $1,500). Maybe I'm making a issue over nothing. Just curious to see what you ladies think Yep, I sure would. I think you're really smart. Link to post Share on other sites
Janesays Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 Possibly. Is this studio somewhat tidy? Does it smell nice? Would I be afraid to potty there? 1 Link to post Share on other sites
serial muse Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 Yeah, of course. Link to post Share on other sites
ja123 Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 Yes, I would. So long as he's independent. I'd much rather he live in a studio apartment than with roommates. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Titania22 Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 Ladies would you look at a guy over 30 years old that live in a studio? Here's why I ask: So I just started a great career and earn a pretty decent salary. I'm saving to purchase a house, but I need my own space so I decided to ditch the roommate and rent a studio. I could afford a bigger apt, but I'm still saving for my own house and I have a little debt that I owe (under $1,500). Maybe I'm making a issue over nothing. Just curious to see what you ladies think I don't see the problem, but then again I have a 29yr old brother who still lives at home. The world is in tough times, I think it's great that you have a place to live at all. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
kaylan Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 OP, I think youll find most girls dont care much about the size of your place, so long as you have your own place. 2 Link to post Share on other sites
Eternal Sunshine Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 I wouldn't mind at all. Much better than roommates. It's a big plus if a guy has his own place, no matter how small.. Link to post Share on other sites
ChessPieceFace Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 ... why would a single guy live in a house alone? Seems like a massive waste of money unless he's really loaded and has money to waste... 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Eternal Sunshine Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 ... why would a single guy live in a house alone? Seems like a massive waste of money unless he's really loaded and has money to waste... Some people get annoyed by other people's presence....I live in a large house by myself Link to post Share on other sites
MsSmurf Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 What if he had a job he loved that had high levels of intrinsic reward but didn't pay a ton, such as a teacher? You gonna look past him for somebody who is on his way to 'bigger' and 'better' things? I didn't say how big or how much better those things were, that's dependent on the person. I've known plenty of teachers (and artists and writers, etc), most of which started in that studio apartment, and they all had desires to move beyond the studio. For some that meant renting or owning a cozy cottage and for others that meant renting or owning a spacious single family home, all of which are fine if it is right for the person. Bigger and better isn't about a high salary nor is it about the accumulation of things. Link to post Share on other sites
ChessPieceFace Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 Some people get annoyed by other people's presence....I live in a large house by myself Well I certainly do too, but why pay for that big house to be in it alone? Doesn't it seem big and scary and overly expensive? Do you host a lot of parties or something? But if you mean constant problems with neighbors in an apartment or townhouse, then I guess that makes sense. Especially when the vent system is shared, they smoke and you don't. BLECH. Link to post Share on other sites
Ruby Slippers Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 Yes, I would date him. As long as he doesn't live with his parents, it's cool. And yeah, big plus not having roommates, too. I don't care how small his place is. What counts is that he has his own place. 2 Link to post Share on other sites
Els Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 I don't see the purpose of getting a big house when you're single - unless you're buying it as investment or you're really really loaded. You're not going to use all that space, it costs so much more both to obtain and maintain, and takes so much more time to keep clean. As long as the dude isn't living with his parents and his place is relatively clean and well-maintained, I think most decent women will be fine. Link to post Share on other sites
Life'sGood Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 Yes, I would date him. As long as he doesn't live with his parents, it's cool. And yeah, big plus not having roommates, too. I don't care how small his place is. What counts is that he has his own place. I agree! I prefer a guy staying alone and a studio apartment is a good place for a single guy. I would expect the apartment to be a little out of place, as long as it's clean enough then that's ok. Privacy is something that we all need after having to deal with a lot of stuff in our daily life! Link to post Share on other sites
HKcolon Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 I think you have your priorities PERFECT! You live on your own (so aren't cheap), but don't live in a house (so don't blow through money either). I would say "YES"! 2 Link to post Share on other sites
aed Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 why would an 31 y old male want to date girls that are this shallow? It would be a good test... if she has problems with it.... good luck to her. Allot of jobs don't pay 60k a year. What if you start your own restaurant and you can't effort a big place, you are being a teacher, healthcare worker etc.... allot of that jobs are needed the most, don't pay allot of money! 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Treasa Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 In keeping with this theme, I'd rather date a guy who drives a 20-year-old car (as long as it's safe and reliable) that he owns outright because he's saving to buy another car outright, than a guy who is drowning in debt because he's driving a car that is too much for his income. But then, I don't care about things that are expensive. I prefer to be with someone who can take care of his finances and who plans ahead. 3 Link to post Share on other sites
strawberryshortstack Posted February 17, 2013 Share Posted February 17, 2013 ... why would a single guy live in a house alone? Seems like a massive waste of money unless he's really loaded and has money to waste... because he doesn't want to stay single forever? Link to post Share on other sites
strawberryshortstack Posted February 17, 2013 Share Posted February 17, 2013 Ladies would you look at a guy over 30 years old that live in a studio? Here's why I ask: So I just started a great career and earn a pretty decent salary. I'm saving to purchase a house, but I need my own space so I decided to ditch the roommate and rent a studio. I could afford a bigger apt, but I'm still saving for my own house and I have a little debt that I owe (under $1,500). Maybe I'm making a issue over nothing. Just curious to see what you ladies think Yes, I would. For the first few months of my current relationship, my boyfriend lived in a room at the back of a house with a separate entrance. He never entered the rest of the house, so although it was not technically a studio apartment, it may as well have been. Now, the housemate who occupied the front part has moved out, and he now shares the common areas with two other people, and the back room that he's always been in with me. He's here because the rent is cheap and he can work on paying down his debt. Truthfully, I would prefer to have our own space, but it's more important that we're with each other no matter where we happen to be. Link to post Share on other sites
bolase Posted February 17, 2013 Share Posted February 17, 2013 Ladies would you look at a guy over 30 years old that live in a studio? Here's why I ask: So I just started a great career and earn a pretty decent salary. I'm saving to purchase a house, but I need my own space so I decided to ditch the roommate and rent a studio. I could afford a bigger apt, but I'm still saving for my own house and I have a little debt that I owe (under $1,500). Maybe I'm making a issue over nothing. Just curious to see what you ladies think What? Because you are insecure enough to ask this, no! Link to post Share on other sites
Author jusdidit Posted February 18, 2013 Author Share Posted February 18, 2013 thanx for the input everyone! Link to post Share on other sites
Mr_Flay Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 I'm not sure if I'm from the same planet, but if you haven't noticed, there has been a massive global financial crisis in the past four years, and it's still going on strong. I don't know a single person in their 20s who owns his/her own apartment, and the situation with over-30-year-olds isn't much brighter either. Having your own place used to be a requirement for a normal life. Now everybody rents an apartment because it's better than taking out a long-term loan that proceeds to take a third of your salary for the next 30 years, which comes very close to slavery. And a big house for a single person, that's just a very irrational waste of money. Think of the heating costs in winter! When you rent a studio, it's very easy to move into a bigger apartment once you want to live with somebody (and have the combined salaries to live from). 2 Link to post Share on other sites
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