Is it better to live alone or with somebody else? (essay) Currently, there are different opinions about living alone or with somebody. Both aspects have their advantages and disadvantages that is convenient to know. On the one hand, it is known that living alone helps you to have more independence. You can do what you want to when you feel like doing it. For example, if you wanted to watch television until very late, you would have not to ask permission anybody. Althought, if you lived with a friend, you could make comments about the programmes which you were watching and in this way you were more enterteinment. On the other hand, living in company help you to share expenses such as renting, food...; above all if you are a student and you do not have a lot of money to pay for a flat. Let me conclude by saying that you live with somebody, it will be better for you, because you will be able to spend a especial moments with other people and will help you to learn to live in company. I am prepearing for first certificate in english, so I need that people correct my writings and comment how I have writen it. Thanks, This helps me a lot.