He Still Lives With His Parents — Is This a Deal Breaker for Marriage?

I’ve been dating a 32-year-old man who lives in his parents’ compound. He has his own apartment there, but he still depends on his mother for meals and his father for fuel money. At first I didn’t mind because he promised we’d move into our own home after marriage. Now he says we can stay with his parents for a while to save money. I’m worried his continued dependence will interfere with building an independent family. Is this a valid concern before tying the knot? Would you be comfortable marrying someone who remains so close to his parents? Men, is this normal or a sign of a deeper issue with independence?

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