A new study from the Australian Institute of Family Studies has revealed that 40% of women and 55% of men have not left home after their twentieth birthday.

The stats reflect a trend towards young people staying in the home for longer.

A recent Reddit thread asked the Internet if they were still living at home after the age of 25 and, if so: why?

These are the 11 most thought-provoking responses.

1. “The mister and I are building a house.”

2. “Living witb parents until marriage is actually normal in my culture.”

3. “I was forced into bankruptcy.”

4. “It kind of sucks but they’re my parents.”

5. “We needed to do something drastic to get our finances in order.”

6. “Can’t work to pay rent in Switzerland while studying all week.”

7. “I fell pregnant.”

8. “I’m afraid to live on my own.”

9. “Due to visa restrictions we’re not able to live in the same country yet.”

10. “I took out a mortgage to purchase a house and I just rent it out.”

11. “She looked after me. Now it’s my turn.”

When did you move out of home? And if you’re still at home – why?