What's messing with your Groove?

[Illusions]

'Llusions - have you repeated what you have told us here to your parents?

I haven't mentioned the what would potentially be an improvement in my work flow, but I have previously brought up the fact that since I'm the one doing the chores it should be when it makes most sense for me to do it, but their logic is that if they have to wait for it to get done (ie. they're impatient) then they'll just end up doing it themselves.

Illusions posted a bit ago so you're here....was hoping you'd come back and update about the family-home living situation. I could use a third party opinion. Do you pay rent or 'contribute' to daily things by giving your folks some money? How does that whole thing work out....

It's messing with my groove.

No rent. I pay for all the stuff only I myself use, but this means they pay for stuff like food, laundry detergent, utilities, etc. I've offered to pay for stuff, however they usually don't take me up on it, and when I do go and buy stuff everyone uses, they'll pay me back even if I tell them its on me.

I pay them back with chores mainly.

Edit: Except food and equipment. If I buy food and don't keep it for myself everyone will eat it or drink it. The whole network in my house is equipment I've bought and spent time (lots of time) setting up and maintaining. Their current family computer is still running because it has parts from my old undergrad desktop installed in it. Also I build and setup any DIY furniture they get.