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Re:A shrinking life: Why some Asian youth withdraw from the ... by EVa5I7bHFq9mnYK on Saturday May 25, 2024 @05:49PM (#40478135)
Homes are overrated. Rented almost all my life out of desire for flexibility. Owned two houses for 5 years each, and regretted it both times. People divorce, move for better job, retirement and other reasons - all that is easier while renting.
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Re:A shrinking life: Why some Asian youth withdraw from the ... by smusamashah on Saturday May 25, 2024 @07:18PM (#40478555)
I thinking renting works perfectly when you don't have kids. With kids, it's better to give them a place they don't just grow up but can come back to as well.

I grew up in my family house. Had all my childhood and school time there. All my nostalgia basically revolves around the house I grew up and played in. I see that in my dreams still.

I have been living in rented houses since my school finished with my parents and then now with my own kid on my own. Seeing how I don't have any attachment or those kind of memories from other rented places I have been through, my plan is for my kids to grow up in a place they can call their own.

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