The reality of living alone as a gay 28 year old in Sydney / How to live alone in a big city

[@johnbrooksjr3255]

Hi, I was alone for 43 years before I found the love of my life. You do not have to settle, keep your standards. Enjoy your life

[@lukeronan8842]

Best advice ever

[@kossttamojaan]

30+ years living alone, felt lonely for a long time but now I wouldn't have it any other way. the drama I see people go through no thank you. peace quiet and solitude are absolute heaven.

People, who require someone else to validate their life experiences, are just weak in spirit. ...and who needs a "hall monitor" watching your every move, not to mention, the constant, head-to-toe, body inspections?!

[@overworlder]

No other way to live. Spent most of my adult life in live-together relationships and now I'm happy to have (and keep) my own space and freedom.

[@robertcase7293]

Great video! I lived alone for years and really appreciated getting to know myself. I had a partner but during that time, I wasn’t ready to give up my alone time. Now, we’ve been living together for 14 years. It’s great because I made the decision when the time was right for me. I didn’t settle or rush into anything. So glad that I waited.

[@jm7804]

I love how you plate that dinner like it came from a restaurant. It makes the eating experience more enjoyable. People forget that step so often. That soft boiled egg is perfection. What a nice lifestyle you have cultivated for yourself. I'm sure there are lots of guys who would love to change your single status to coupled, but it looks like you're living your best life right now.

[@joeyroey]

@@jm7804 I always try to make myself nicely plated meals. It’s a way of showing love to yourself :) Thanks for your comment! Appreciate it 🙌🏼

[@Alexander-re7zr]

Recently your channel appeared in my recommendations, becoming addicted to it lol, loving the selection of music and the aesthetic editing

[@joeyroey]

@@Alexander-re7zr welcome and thank you :) keep an eye out for the next vid

[@blakjaxx]

I went from living with my family, to roommates to living with my husband. I was 50 years old when we divorced and for the first time lived on my own. It's now been for 11 years and love it

[@NeoSkye3]

I love your lifestyle. This is inspire me to not accept the bare minimum. Love all the way from Nigeria❤❤

[@joeyroey]

@@NeoSkye3 you deserve only the best, don’t settle for bare minimum 💜

[@barcolife]

dude that tofu scramble looked incredible! hello from nyc!

[@joeyroey]

@@barcolife I’m thinking about it now lol. hey from sydney 👋🏼

[@KJ-mf3lz]

We can learn so much from your approach to life. Thank you for sharing. Stay true.

[@joeyroey]

Always 👍🏽 thank you

[@adstar78]

Beautifully shot! Sydney looks great. And wow, best boiled eggs! 👏🏼

[@bennyboost]

Your meals look so delicious, and your apartment just has such a wonderful homely vibe about it.

[@joeyroey]

@@bennyboost plants really do help making a place cozy 😌

[@RobertoGonzalez-b7q6p]

I’m 66-years-old and have lived alone for a total of 40 years. No roommate, thank you. And with lovers, I keep my space and he keeps his. When you eat alone, do you read (books, magazines, etc.), view television, or something on your cell phone 📱? It eases the loneliness. Listening to music 🎶 helps set the mood. Cleaning up after yourself right away helps. But if cleaning 🧹 up after cooking and eating, plus doing laundry 🧺 and cleaning your restroom and bedroom gets to be more time than you want to spend, hire a cleaning 🧼 person twice a month helps if you can afford it. I do not bring strangers to my home.

[@babyme1180]

Have whataapp ?

[@desmondgallagher5648]

You live a good life Bro. Peace and quiet

[@sweetseeker6437]

I’m a new subscriber…i’m living alone for 15 years now…there are times that you really feel lonely or when your happy hormones are down, so i eat chocolates, drink milk, have a good cup of coffee, pure chocolate drinks, play my all time sport, watch movies, and read books. Hanging out with friends also helps. Stay fit, watch your health and watch your soul.

[@genespell4340]

Chocolate is good for you physically and mentally.

[@sweetseeker6437]

@@genespell4340 yeah, it does! Thank you 😊

[@AussieGem]

Hi Joey! I just found your channel - hello neighbour! (I live in Sydney CBD for 14+ years, so understand the transient nature of ppl visiting Sydney, making it more challenging to build community), BUT here we are - good to see you here making videos and sharing your experience 😍 Hope you keep well and continue enjoying the creative journey here! (also, if you see me on the street, please say hello! I will keep an eye out for you!)

[@joeyroey]

@@AussieGem nice to see a fellow sydney content creator! thanks for stopping by. Will defs say hello if I see you out :)

[@paulwaters753]

Just came across your channel great video 🙂 I live alone aswell and love it

[@joeyroey]

Living alone is great! Definitely learning a lot more about myself

[@stevenmorris4011]

Awesome Joey I just subscribed to your channel I definitely be watching more thanks bro ❤

[@jamesoldman3021]

I think you have hit the most important thing about living by yourself. Make yourself proper meals and prepare as if you have a person coming you want to impress. I have been doing it for decades.

[@simonsmatthew]

Yes it works. Soon my cooking got so good I was not happy with restaurant food.

[@sylvaniaboi]

Finding and making friends in Sydney is extremely hard. Sydney born and bred - I got out and used to go out with some friends on Friday nights to Bears @ the Beresford. That was 1999 to 2023 - and then my friends all coupled up. That was it - over all. At 59 - I got out of Sydney 4 yrs ago - own place out Central West - but trying to find anyone new here is close to impossible. Best of luck living in Sydney : expensive and it's about meeting on apps (with the bars closed / gone).

[@BpGregor]

At least they were still around. I lived through the 70's & 80's. I knew at least 100 people. Something was always happening and then we got hit with a huge "truck" - AID's. In less than one year the number of people I knew were about 4 or maybe 5. Many died and some moved "back home" and some just seemed to disappear. Everywhere was unsafe - not just sexually. People got beat up just for being gay; some even killed. And that was San Francisco!

[@Phoenix-uv2ok]

The problem is more pronounced in the Western world unfortunately.

[@jazze63]

I am so glad i´m not young anymore because being gay now must be exhausting with all the high standards every one have with looks and physique..

[@arthurbridges6155]

New sub and just recently found your vlogs. I live alone for over 35 years and its been great.

[@joeyroey]

Hope you enjoy my future vids!

[@gumdokim]

I'm a 53 yo half Korean American woman and enjoy being alone, I have 2 cats and live with my mom. I've been divorced for 17 years now. By the way, I love the shoes you wore to the gym and subbed your channel.

[@jonblock1871]

Hey bud. Check out the writing of Bella DePaul. She's an advocate of "single at heart". I came to San Francisco in 1983 right out of college, and have lived the single life here since 1988. It's been absolutely fantastic and wouldn't trade it for anything.

[@shawnwert4277]

Wow your food looks delicious. Live your best life. My husband and I are visiting Australia in November for the first time. Can’t wait!

[@charlesmichaelpaiz135]

Your video was in my feed...WOW. very entertaining, interesting, and good looking. Thanks for sharing your a piece of your life. Subscribed. Two videos in, so far

[@humlocker]

I can relate to you, I thought I was the only gay person living like this way, thanks for posting, I am trying to break away from being single gay, So I start to sign up to date guys online but its like throwing a fishing rod in polluted pond if you know what I mean, almost gay men are looking for sex or hookup. So who ever is reading this and live in the San Antonio / Austin area and wants to date. Hit me up guys, just be athletic type like me and anywhere between 21-40yo btw the Spurs jersey you try on was a good fit for you!

[@livealifeyouwillremember5350]

Hi Sydney boy. Same here, I am 32, still young and wanna do nothing. I am living in Cabramatta now, hope to see you one day :)

[@user-xq2rh2ih8t]

You're a great cook, some guy will be lucky to have you in his life!

[@simonsmatthew]

I lived a lot like you did in London. But I always wanted to live with someone. I wish I could have just enjoyed living alone and being young. You do that and you know how great it can be.

[@joeyroey]

@@simonsmatthew there’s pros and cons to both. I’d probably consider living with someone, but has to be the right person 👍🏽

[@simonsmatthew]

@@joeyroey That's it. Enjoy the advantages of being alone, or being with someone. But either way enjoy your younger years,because suddenly you find they have gone. And after you are young, just enjoy every day as every day is a gift.

[@travisszolkowski594]

Love your video and jazz tunes too. Also inspired me to check out the scrambled tofu omelette 😊

[@joeyroey]

It’s delish!

[@girlrock555]

loving your super aesthetic vlogs! Your apartment is goals.

[@coach_sambarnes]

Hey man! Just subscribed. I love this kind of calm, relaxing content 👌

[@joeyroey]

hey there, thanks so much! im glad my little piece of life reached you

[@Sadude13]

@@joeyroey and the youtube algorithm strikes again.

[@joeyroey]

@@Sadude13 haha glad it showed up in your algorithm ;)

[@AussieDJRemixes]

That's a real contrast of my life, not so relaxing. My days are chopping wood, mowing lawns using a ride on mower, building sheds, knocking walls out in the house to open it up, dogging kangaroos and wombats while driving into town. I had my time in Sydney. I Deejayed in the clubs and pubs of Oxford St in the 80s, a visit to Sydney these days is short, too many people. You seem to like it and that's ok, enjoy it, all the best.

[@enchiladacat8786]

Love your house plant! What’s the bendy one in the white pot?

[@joeyroey]

@@enchiladacat8786 frangipani :)

[@enchiladacat8786]

@@joeyroey love it! I also just stumbled across your houseplant video. Thanks for creating such soothing content. Good night!💤

[@Holdfast]

Thanks for this glimpse into your life!

[@dennisstoddard2008]

Unless there is something left unsaid, I seriously cannot see why you are alone

[@joeyroey]

Appreciate your comment! I have amazing friends and family ❤ also I’ve learnt so much about myself from spending time alone. Solitude > loneliness

[@desmondgallagher5648]

Why? Would being with someone put him in a better position? I was unaware that compromise and brain damage was a benefit.

[@queerfusion]

He wants to be alone, there’s only 2 reasons for being alone. 1. Want 2. Too fussy

[@genespell4340]

There is nothing wrong with living alone. I've been alone for the majority of my adult life. I've given up on finding a soulmate and that's the way the cookie crumbles.

[@jeffreyoneill4082]

I think the issue for many people is they equate being alone with being lonely. Sometimes the loniest place is in a crowd. If you have a good circle of friends then living alone isn't really an issue.

[@MayTheBlessingsBeWithYou]

Thank you very much. „The Lord bless thee, and keep thee: The Lord make his face shine upon thee, and be gracious unto thee: The Lord lift up his countenance upon thee, and give thee peace.“ (Numbers 6:24-26)

[@Carl-x8y3c]

Im a New Zealander. I once lived and worked in Sydney. From 1991 - 2001. I went out alot , on the nightlife scene back then. I like living back in New Zealand now. Its my country of birth. Its where my roots are. From Carl.

[@joeyroey]

@@Carl-x8y3c New Zealand is amazing. I went to Queenstown last year. Thanks for your comment !

[@ItsJonsizzle]

Great vloggg mate!!!!🙌🏼def learned some of your angles here. Keep it up!!🫶🏼

[@joeyroey]

@@ItsJonsizzle ayyy thanks man! I actually took inspiration from you in regards to story telling. Your stories are so good 🙌🏼

[@joemyers8289]

Yes, I know all about it, working seems to be my partner, so living alone I'm getting use to.

[@moldar81]

Great video. Good habits started early, help you as you get older.

[@terryhester6168]

Hello 🌹 I love love love living alone , don’t need the drummer in my life , I am very happy in my own space , ❤ keep going and keep living and be happy 😊✌️

Better to have a long, healthy life, alone, than catching diseases. This is not the 70's!

[@simonsmatthew]

Yes there is so much promiscuity again, it worries me where this may go.

[@kevinwilliams-ub7uy]

Pt trainers are the best for smashing the physique /iv had different ones over 10 years now 👌

[@joeyroey]

I agree. It’s money worth spending.

[@thr33wisemonks78]

I've been living alone for 25+ years and I intend to keep it that way. I'm not a relationship person I'm a mateship person because I've always falling out of love because I'm stubborn and I like to do things my way. I've worked full time for about the same time I've held my employment and payed my taxes. When I travel the world, I buy campervans and sleep in them then when I leave that country, I sell it and use the money to buy another vehicle at the next country destination and so on. I dine myself out to cafe's and whatever restaurant's tickle my fancy. So yeah, I'm happy with just me and my mates.

[@miguellehman6951]

Welcome to u tube..nice vlog thanks.... a lot of us.live alone.. nice to see Sydney..lol❤❤❤❤

[@jameswalker68]

Love the chill background music - so soooothing!! My jaw dropped to the floor when you said your rent is $520 per week!! That's insane for 1 person!! I hope you don't mind me asking, what do you do to be able to afford that?

[@joeyroey]

My rent is $500/week, $520 is the one I was inspecting. But yes it’s still expensive. Can you believe that’s actually lower end price for a 1 bedroom in Sydney? It’s usually $700-800/ week. Crazy! I work as a registered nurse

[@jameswalker68]

@@joeyroey WOW!! That’s almost criminal really. I’m really glad you are able to afford it - ur place is so lovely and cosy 🙂 I live in Melbourne - just wonder where it’s all going to end sometimes, just to keep a roof over our heads. Thanks so much for getting back to me. Hope ur doing well Joe

[@Searat7]

Great place and you seem to have a good life there. What do you do for a living ? I live in Bangkok (Silom) in 1 bedroom condo for 28,000 baht ($765 USD). Paying for rent by the week seems crazy but I know that is how it is done there.

[@leosheppard8517]

Heya matey. Hoping your overnight parking wasn’t expensive

[@WilliamRandomUploads]

Subscribed 🙌🏼 Fellow content creator in Sydney as well

[@decepticons_destroy]

42 and have never lived with a partner or roommate. Now I’m living in a van with my furbaby

[@buddhabowlcafe3515]

Thanks for visiting us at the cafe in Newtown. Hope to welcome you back again soon. 🙏

[@joeyroey]

Will be back soon ❤

[@rafmadrigal]

Your vids are so high quality. What camera/ device are you using?

[@joeyroey]

Thanks! I use DJI osmo pocket 3 creator combo

[@1900trent]

thanks for your sharing of life there in sydney….much appreciated…..take good care and keep smiling always inside and out 👍👍👍👍👍🐝🐝

[@joeyroey]

@@1900trent will do, thanks 🫶🏼

[@beauy1980]

What a lovely guy! Keep living your best life 😊

[@marcstevenx]

Is that David Guison’s vlog?

[@joeyroey]

@@marcstevenx yes hahaa

[@michaelfutch5634]

Well G’day mate!

[@travisp224]

love your video Joey, just subscribed, and watching from Ca, have a great day and keep up the cool videos!

[@CamberHill]

I'm tripping out on the fact your PT is online with you, not in the gym

[@thinkgeektheory1085]

thanks for sharing

[@7728abbott]

Great song @ the gym.

[@joeyroey]

@@7728abbott which scene? music is from epidemic sounds :)

[@7728abbott]

@@joeyroey 1st gym scene. Awesome!

[@stevenmorris4011]

You seem very fit I want to loose some body fat then tone gain muscle I have no idea were to start

[@joeyroey]

@@stevenmorris4011 might make a video about that 🙌🏼

[@smd1876]

I enjoyed this. I also like being alone, tho ppl tell me i should get into a relationship, im just not interested.

[@joeyroey]

@@smd1876 as long as you’re happy , who cares what people think 😁

[@MaisonHilario]

02:05 hello David Guison! :)

[@D.AVI.D1977]

Hello from Brazil. You are so handsome. Kisses from David (47 y.o.)🥰😍😘

[@jamessayers4046]

Hey there, new to your channel, enjoying laid back and relaxed vlogs! Lefties noticed other lefties😂May I ask your ethnicity, Filipino (my husband is Filipino)?

[@joeyroey]

@@jamessayers4046 hey! Yes I’m Filipino. How did you notice I was a lefty? 😂

[@jamessayers4046]

@@joeyroey as I said both my husband and I are both lefties, we notice other lefties👍 salamat po!

[@Traveltheme706]

Im a lefty too and my hubby is filo aswell

[@Josh-is8it]

Why did you feel the need to add that you were gay? I’m genuinely curious.

[@joeyroey]

@@Josh-is8it to connect with a community. A video has to have a target niche and that’s mine

[@Josh-is8it]

@@joeyroey Fair enough :)

[@Hawk-kz4mn]

love this!

[@jonmerlino]

love this so much! subscribed!

[@joeyroey]

Thank you :) I also watched your bf’s bday vlog. Keep doing what you’re doing 💙

[@frederickhongfat5961]

new subscriber...love your vids..so relaxing and beautiful..you also make the perfect boiled eggs! wow man!!!

[@joeyroey]

Right? I struggled for so long boiling eggs wrong. I’ve cracked the code 😈

[@EA00000]

Haw much is rent $800 a week ? Sydney is crazy city ?

[@joeyroey]

It’s the second most expensive city to live in

[@tinayang3845]

What are you living off, just YT income? I couldn't afford Sydney house prices.

[@joeyroey]

I have a full time job that’s not YT

[@robertschrader]

Why a beautiful man like you is alone is beyond me.

[@keithblevins5093]

I agree 100%

[@fadzilfadzil6001]

You dnt need a fitness instructor. U can build your bod on your own, Carry HEAVY , EAT MORE … u will GROW

[@MaleOrderBride]

How does he afford to live in such a nice place in the heart of sydney?!?😮

[@steveinpalmspringsca]

What a nice day. Happy Fourth of July.! 🎇👍

[@86breakfastclub]

I prefer my own company

[@Traveltheme706]

Gread editing and nice looking apartment

[@joeyroey]

Glad you like it 🙌🏼

[@sfllouis2117]

You call that a small apartment, you should see mine its really small

[@radhwanedib8741]

you're amazing!!!!

[@Haggiedc2]

You should not be alone. You are a gorgeous man.

[@jjmac83]

What suburb and how much is rent?

[@nl9807]

❤really like youre voice it is cute!

[@ChadVarcas]

omg youre Filipino?! I think I just saw David Guison and his GF. Whats your iG?

[@9Crow]

most of us live alone it is not uncommon. i had roommates before i liked that too. both have there pros and cons i guess.

[@markbaxter8748]

Nice job

[@christiano8088]

I hate being alone. Its awful. So lonely.

[@burnhardleeyow]

Hello! New subscriber here. Can you recommend a foreign friendly gay bar in Sydney?

[@joeyroey]

@@burnhardleeyow palms, stonewall both on Oxford st

[@vaukah8949]

What a nice lifestyle you have cultivated for yourself.

[@joeyroey]

@@vaukah8949 I like to think so too, thanks!

[@sinyoofc82]

hello, greeting from Indonesia

[@hazeldc]

New subscriber here 😂

[@idxart1509]

[@musicon3]

your food looks so gooooddddd

[@kendallbr9166]

You are so cute I’m 28 single af since I born lol 😢😂

[@yeowchongong5608]

I think is difficult to be coloured gay in Australia

[@ranjitcrofton6369]

Hmmmm coloured Gay….?

[@kaffir76]

So true. I cook my meals in my shorts too. 😂😂

[@joeyroey]

When I’m at home honestly less clothing the better 😂

[@CamMcGinn1981]

I can't tell you how much I envy you.

[@jasonberkowitz4754]

Cool video! You eat a lot of burrito, guess it’s your favorite food

[@joeyroey]

It’s that obvious huh 😂

[@simplyemily8251]

Im want to eat at buddahh bowl resturant it has such cozy vibes and so healthy and yummy i want to live in that resturant haha

[@joeyroey]

i know right, all the plants in that cafe !