{
  "id": 786737,
  "title": "I always dreamed of moving in with friends — but at 28, I've only ever lived with my parents",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/13/i-always-dreamed-of-moving-in-with-friends-but-at-28-ive-only-ever",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-08-13T16:27:01.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Business Insider",
    "slug": "business-insider",
    "url": "https://www.businessinsider.com/lived-with-parents-whole-life-benefits-downsides-helped-our-relationship-2026-8"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Emma Ruben, a 28-year-old, has only ever lived with her parents despite her desire to live with friends. She acknowledges the downsides but has found financial stability and personal growth through her home life. Living with her parents has led to closer family relationships and the development of crucial life skills such as conflict resolution and communication. While she misses the freedom of living independently, she remains content with her situation and looks forward to future moves, confident in her gained abilities.",
  "summary": "I'm approaching 30, and I've only ever lived at home. There are downsides, but I've been able to save money while becoming closer with my parents.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Business Insider",
        "title": "As an only child, I've been on many trips with my parents. Traveling one-on-one with each changed how I see them.",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/16/as-an-only-child-ive-been-on-many-trips-with-my-parents-traveling-one",
        "published": "2026-08-16T15:34:01.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}