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So today I got handed the keys to my first ever rented flat. An era of sofa surfing has come to an end and a new one is being ushered in.

It brings with it exciting new prospects and a certain freedom that many people take for granted. For there is a downside to sofa surfing that is overlooked.

Despite the sense of freedom and adventure, there is always that uncertainty of where you’ll lay your head for the night. Life becomes the ultimate blag as you traverse friends sofas or manage to blag a house sitting situation. Everything is exciting whether it be the massive highs or the unwieldy lows.

Having said that, having a place brings a massive burden of responsibility. There are bills to be paid and the ultimate consumer of wage; rent. And that’s all very grown up. To a certain extent, it robs you of your freedom to go anywhere and do anything.

And being a man, we all know how much we fear responsibility. Whether in the form of relationships or bills.

Although it’s probably safe to say that the pros outweigh the cons. Bring on the new era of responsibility and stable living!