The 12 Biggest Mistakes You’ll Make The First Time You Live Alone

Mistake #4: Answering the door in your underwear

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Some would call this a lifestyle choice. Others would call it a reason to report you as a sex offender.

And hey, you never know when it’s going to be the girl scouts. 

 

Mistake #5: Leaving shit on all the damn time

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It’s amazing how many people don’t realize that the more electricity you use, the higher your bill will be. Leaving your TV and lights on can cause your payments to double – or even triple – and that seriously cuts into your emergency beer fund.

Written by Mary McCaw

Mary is a freelance writer and editor. She's based in San Francisco, but lately, home is wherever her suitcase is. If you really are what you eat, she is at least 50% pizza.