It is freedom in relative terms.I have no idea why Americans are this way and constantly put constraints on themselves. Putting themselves at a disadvantage for literally no reason. Bunch of people leaving home broke, crashing on a couch in a closet sized apartment with 2 other roommates just for some self perceived, “freedom”
They may have nagging, meddling parents who talk that "My house, My rules.", and you're a grown ass man. I'd be ghost too. Gimme the roommates.