Originally Posted by Blueblaze (Post 2403991)

That's what happened to Sun City in Phoenix -- youngsters "really enjoyed" moving to a place their grandparents saved 50 years to enjoy, because the "55+" rules were legally unenforceable. Now it's just a large suburb, overrun with children, and suffering the same petty crime problems as any neighborhood with growing teenagers.

I really hoped that The Villages was far enough from city employment to avoid that fate, but I see more and more 30-somethings walking their dogs in my neighborhood every year, as well as their tattooed teenagers slinking around in their hoodies with the hood up on an 80-degree day.

Oh well. Nothing lasts forever.

Originally Posted by Leftbeforelunch (Post 2404351)

I've reflected on your criticism, I'd rather not be thrusted into unnecessary struggle to fit into the generic "successful" label.

Everyone's life is infinitely different and everyone has their own path.

Just being here has dramatically shifted my relationship with my parents in a way that was not possible back home and I value that so much. Before I wasn't comfortable and willing to be apart of their life and now I am. I can't put a price on that.

They will die, my father is 60, he will die in the next ten years. With his current health issues, I don't see him getting past the national average of life span for men.

I'd rather not be sitting beside a hospital bed, feeling bad that I didn't spend the time or show the love to the people who mean the most to me.

I work 40 hours a week and put a majority of my money in savings. Working has never been an issue and never will.

The reasoning behind an older girlfriend is that they will be able to give me an experience unlike anything back at home, it might give me access to bigger social circles and more interesting experiences as well as connection and love.

I have zero plans on having children and my opinion on that over the last 7 years has not changed.

I'm not looking for a wife, I'm looking for someone I can enjoy spending time with.

I don't know what "setup" post means. I was just looking to gather generic ideas given to me.

Originally Posted by jimjamuser (Post 2404387)

I kinda doubt that anyone would bring a bank statement to a DATE. A date is more like just an introduction. If both parties would want to go from dating to living together or getting married, then THAT would be the time to POLITELY inquire about EACH OTHER'S wealth.

Originally Posted by jimjamuser (Post 2404404)

COVID forced a lot of teenagers and 20 somethings to move in with their parents at The Villages. Also, around the whole country it is difficult for 1st time borrowers to finance a home. And homes have increased in price due in part to increased building costs and strict zoning hurdles. The high costs of College leaves a big part of US society unable to get into the best entry level jobs. Many twenty-somethings are finding that getting skilled jobs to enter the work force is difficult. Some are able to get into military service and get skills. The ones that have "fallen through the cracks" are ending up in places like The Villages.
..........The Villages could PROBABLY help out local society by providing low cost VOCATIONAL training for the teenagers or 20 somethings around here.

Originally Posted by Ploessl (Post 2404226)

They mention they have a job, never said they lived with parents or family, I’m assuming they are responsible.

Originally Posted by shut the front door (Post 2404433)

While OP has issued denials, I'm not stupid enough to believe this isn't a troll.

Originally Posted by shut the front door (Post 2404433)

While OP has issued denials, I'm not stupid enough to believe this isn't a troll.

Originally Posted by Stu from NYC (Post 2404486)

Why would a youngster want to live here?

Originally Posted by Leftbeforelunch (Post 2404488)

It’s extremely safe, most if not all people are approachable.

The amenities, the beauty, the work opportunities, change of life and scenery.

I have zero complaints living here and I wouldn’t want to live anywhere else in the world.

Not to mention the fact that I’m very extroverted and really enjoy being around people.

The only complaint I have is that the regular Walmart is 30 minutes away. But that doesn’t even count as a complaint.

Most if not all of my interactions with the people I’ve met have been wholesome.

Originally Posted by OrangeBlossomBaby (Post 2404191)

First off - since this is a 55+ community, the availability of "single" people will mostly be widows and widowers. Not exclusively, but mostly. People who have already grown up, had jobs, and contributed to society in some way other than living with their parents in a retirement community at age 27.

Second - consider that children under 19 aren't allowed to live here. So if you DO meet "the one" and decide to start your family, you'll need to do it somewhere else. Might want to start working on preparing for that.

You asked - that's my suggestion to you.

Originally Posted by RRGuyNJ (Post 2404499)

IF the original poster is not living with parents and purchased a property, the 55+ rule is already gone. Now if they start a family, how long before the over 19 rules goes out the wi dow?
How does this 80/20 55+ rule get enforced?

Originally Posted by Pamela1130 (Post 2404247)

Agree. A 27 year old living here is not healthy. Not seeing any children, not interacting with people your own age, not out in the real world cuz this ain't the real world. Being with mainly old people all day I would find depressing at 27 years old. Not my business, but since you posted about it I'll give it.

Originally Posted by OrangeBlossomBaby (Post 2404279)

You also don't want that 25-35 year old living in the Villages who meets their true love and starts a family in The Villages, where children under 19 ARE NOT ALLOWED TO LIVE.

Many of these young adults will want to have kids. Those kids are not, and should not, be welcome to live in this community. There aren't accommodations for them here, there aren't a lot of sidewalks, there is ONE playground just outside Sumter Square, people aren't allowed to put swingsets in their yards, and none of the amenities are available to under 19 EXCEPT for the family pools.

This is by design. It was built this way because this is NOT a family community. It's a senior community.

Originally Posted by Leftbeforelunch (Post 2404488)

It’s extremely safe, most if not all people are approachable.

The amenities, the beauty, the work opportunities, change of life and scenery.

I have zero complaints living here and I wouldn’t want to live anywhere else in the world.

Not to mention the fact that I’m very extroverted and really enjoy being around people.

The only complaint I have is that the regular Walmart is 30 minutes away. But that doesn’t even count as a complaint.

Most if not all of my interactions with the people I’ve met have been wholesome.

Originally Posted by Bogie Shooter (Post 2404510)

Any private messages from potential paramours?

Originally Posted by RRGuyNJ (Post 2404499)

IF the original poster is not living with parents and purchased a property, the 55+ rule is already gone. Now if they start a family, how long before the over 19 rules goes out the wi dow?
How does this 80/20 55+ rule get enforced?

Originally Posted by jimjamuser (Post 2404387)

I kinda doubt that anyone would bring a bank statement to a DATE. A date is more like just an introduction. If both parties would want to go from dating to living together or getting married, then THAT would be the time to POLITELY inquire about EACH OTHER'S wealth.

Originally Posted by Leftbeforelunch (Post 2404520)

Everyone keeps misinterpreting the lack of details I provided to some kind of doomsday.

Almost all of the assumptions from the users have been wrong 😂

Originally Posted by Stu from NYC (Post 2404486)

Why would a youngster want to live here?

Originally Posted by Bay Kid (Post 2404642)

My Grandchildren love it here, but they are only here a week at a time.

Originally Posted by Nell57 (Post 2404694)

Wow. I’m amazed at all the snide comments.
I would be thrilled if my kids or grandkids decided to locate here, and I bet your parents feel the same way.This is a fantastic lifestyle for people of every age.
Here’s my philosophy on life. Decide what makes you happy…and spend your time doing that. Dancing? Go to the squares. There are Disney groups, beach groups, photography clubs, crypto club, history, vegan, gourmet clubs, book clubs….3000 clubs where people share your interests.
Lots of young people in the Middleton area.
You do you.