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[quote=Anonymous]OP, you know that "you've got to be kidding me?!" feeling you got right after your mom told you "out of the blue" that she would now be charging you $400/month in rent? Well...that's exactly what your MOM felt when you came roaring into their driveway with your awesome new monster $500/month truck last year!

The only reason you didn't realize back then that you could not afford such a car is that your mom is subsidizing your life. She is helping your realize that you are not the independent adult that you thought...and, in fact, the only way you have $500/month to spend on a vehicle that you "really want" is if you aren't taking any responsibility for paying for other necessities in your life. She is no longer interested in helping you live in a fantasy world.

I know it feels mean and arbitrary and cruel, OP...but she is your mom and she loves you. She is probably worried sick that she has created an entitled man-child who doesn't know how to take care of himself by prioritizing needs over wants. She is worried that if she doesn't charge you rent (and $400/month is NOTHING for housing!!), then you may never learn to work for what you need and budget for what you can afford. You are very fortunate to have your mom as your safety net for housing, OP.

People gave solid advice on here regarding the truck. I just hope you read this and eventually realize that your mom is giving you a GIFT.[/quote]

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