It's not okay to impose on others and their homes.
Adam's parents are moving to another state, but he has no desire to move with them and resolves to stay where he is.
Adam wants to find a place to live.
Adam gets a job and finds an apartment to rent with a few other guys to keep the costs down.
Adam goes to a friend's house and starts living on his couch without paying anything for it.
Adam's friends maintain a good relationship with him and Adam preserves his sense of self-worth.
Adam's friend gets disgusted with Adam's lack of responsibility and eventually kicks him out of the house.