i purchased a house at 25 years old. last year (i'm 39 now) i sold it to help my mother. my father died and she couldn't cope with debts (long story, not my parents' fault) plus she was living in this HUGE house alone. when i sold the house i cancelled out what was left of my mortgage, helped my mother settle her bills, and refurbished the first story of my family house which i'm now sharing with my mother: she lives downstairs, i live upstairs. she's retired and my job pays for everything, so i wouldn't exactly say that if you live with your parents as an adult your life is a failure.

There are many circumstances which result in staying with parents. Not everyone who lives with their parents can't cope in life. Maybe someone wants to save on their own flat in this way? Maybe he could not save if he had to pay the bills & rent? Maybe parents are elderly or sick and require care? On the other hand: maybe someone had to move out early in adult life, because there was violence/alcohol abuse in this house? Maybe someone was orphaned and had to learn how to cope earlier than his/her colleagues? Maybe someone is talented, has a great job, earns a lot and could start living alone at an early age? Not all parents are supportive and not all families are happy. Examples can be multiplied indefinitely, but that's not the point. Why are people so judgmental? What's wrong with us? Isn't it better to share positive energy instead of humiliating people? Mind your own business. Be good for each others. Don't judge. You never know, what life is preparing for you.