Living with roommates vs living on my own

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Hello, everyone.

So I was considering getting an apartment with 2 roommates. I am 27 and I haven't exactly moved out of my dad's house (do not judge me). When I asked Dad about it one time a few years ago (again do not judge me), he says that it will it be hard to get along with other roommates. The reason is that I have twin sister and we get along rather well. So, can I live still get a new roommate? Or should I live on my own? Also is anyone have had a similar situation and what did you do?

I have lived in shared accommodation before now: it can be very difficult & stressful even for NTs, and I have bad memories from that time in my life, but there were a couple of guys I lived with where it was ok.
They were both relatively quiet & introspective types.

Whether it will work for you with your proposed roommates is an unknown until you’ve tried it: having other people to potentially look out for when you’re taking your first steps in living independently has much to be said for it, but be aware that it may be a disappointing experience.

Make sure you get along with them, preferably introverts. I am thinking in the future, to buy a bigger house, having roommates, and because I am the head, I would be able to pick the desired roommates. Living alone makes little sense.

I think living with roommates can work if you make rules together with them or only accept people who agree to the rules you've made and if everyone actually follows those rules. But if you're a control freak and would make really strict rules, I'd recommend just living on your own.

I for one do not judge you! I'm 34 and still live with my mother and plan to until one of us dies.

I did want to live with others and hated the idea of living alone but after learning more about myself and having little or no desire to change, and seeing how bad I am with other people and how I feel others might view me, I decided now I want to live on my own. And I'd rather be alone than have conflicts with others [I live with.]

But what you do is up to you. It's okay to seek advice, but only you can make that decision. I don't know if you should live alone or with roommates. You can also continue living with your father if he lets you, or maybe you can move out with your sister since you two get along!