The harsh realities of living on your own

Living alone for the first time is a major accomplishment—no more roommates! Just think of the possibilities! But, for many, there's a learning curve involved, too. Recently, we asked the BuzzFeed Community to share the lessons they learned when first living on their own. The answers might surprise you (and make you reconsider leaving your roommates)!

Living alone for the first time is a major accomplishment—no more roommates! Just think of the possibilities! But, for many, there's a learning curve involved, too. Recently, we asked the BuzzFeed Community to share the lessons they learned when first living on their own. The answers might surprise you (and make you reconsider leaving your roommates)! The harsh realities of living on your own BuzzFeed staffer Whitney is all about sustainability, and has spent years testing out eco-friendly swaps around her home. With that said, while some products are actually helpful to you and/or the planet, plenty of others ended up being a big waste of time, supplies, and effort. To that end, Whitney shared 14 of her recent eco-friendly purchases, and wrote about which were amazing—and which were not. Do you have what it takes to enter the influencer game? Welcome to the fame game, an AI-powered sim that determines whether you can make it in the high stakes low reward world of internet influencing. Avoid getting cancelled while accumulating clout to see if you could be the next Kim K or Emma Chamberlain. Play Now! Picture a "typical" American house. What does the kitchen look like? The living room? Are there certain items that you think everyone has? The non-Americans of Reddit recently shared what they expect to find in every American home, and honestly... there's a lot of truth in their responses! No matter how money-savvy a person is, almost everyone has made at least one impulsive purchase that cost more than they expected to spend. Sometimes, that pricey purchase could end up being something you realize you can't live without in hindsight—or something that changed your life for the good. We recently asked the BuzzFeed Community: What is the most random, expensive thing you've spent a lot of money on but don't regret? The responses were quite surprising! Question: When was the last time you cleaned your washing machine? Or your dishwasher? "What?," you say, "you have to clean those?" Well, even though they are cleaning machines, they can get dirty, too! Luckily, with the tablets from this list, you can keep them pristine. Check them out, plus other products that'll have your whole home looking spotless in no time! 22 Things That Have Really Surprised Me About Pregnancy, According To Someone Going Through It For The First Time 21 Facts That Are So Interesting, I Know They Will Live In My Brain For All Of Eternity 18 Life Skills Adults Should Know, But Never Learn In School You've Got A Nice Home, But Here Are 38 Practical Things You May Want To Add 52 Cleaning Basics To Help You Give Your Home A Total Refresh This Spring People Are Sharing The Harsh Realities They Realized When They First Lived On Their Own BuzzFeed, Inc. 229 W. 43rd St. New York, NY 10036 We hope you love the products we recommend! Just so you know, BuzzFeed may collect a small share of sales from the links in this email. View our privacy notice and cookie policy Unsubscribe