Last year, my girlfriend and I tried leaving home, but it only lasted for 8 months....Moving out has its pro and cons, just be sure you have a good job and a car before making the big step........I'm 25, going on 26 on August 10 and I still live at home....My dad works 2 jobs, so the house is pretty much mine....I converted the garage into a fish room, so it looks like I'll be home for awhile....I'm registering for the spring classes at San Francisco State which is only 10-15 minutes away.....I also have the Carpenter's Union Hall within a bike's ride from the house....As a bachalor, I think I got it made.....