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Moving In!
Should You or Shouldn’t You?
By
Elizabeth Washington
There will come a time in any serious relationship when the decision will have to be made with regard to whether or not moving in together would be a good idea. This is a decision that shouldn’t be taken lightly to be sure, and thinking it out from every possible angle will have a great deal to do with how much satisfaction you will derive from your relationship and from life in general.
Before setting time aside to discuss the possibility of sharing a home together, it’s always best to weigh out the option on your own. Discussion with your loved one may sway you in a direction that you may regret later, so you must first decide if this is right for you before the both of you make a decision together.
To help you determine if moving in is right for you, we have provided you questions below to ask yourself in which you should answer honestly. If you don’t, and you allow love and not honest answers to be the deciding factor, you will only have yourself to blame if and when your new living arrangement doesn’t work out.
Financial
1. Are you and your partner both financially capable of affording shelter, bills, and your personal lifestyles?
2. Do both of you have a good work history, specifically maintaining employment?
Maturity
1. Do you and your partner have the intellectual and emotional maturity to deal with any issues that are bound to come up in a productive and rational manner?
2. Does one or both of you tend to fly off the handle at the smallest sign of trouble?
Now would also be a good time to examine your lifestyle and personal habits in order to determine whether or not you have any traits that can add to the challenges and difficulties of living together. During this step, you may also find it helpful to figure out how your partner's own habits fit in with your personality traits.
Personality & Habits
1. Do you tend to take things lightly as opposed to your partner's more serious approach?
2. Do you like staying up all night partying while your partner is already in bed resting up for a busy day tomorrow?
3. Is one of you a clean freak and the other known for making a nice house look like a natural disaster?
Goals
1. Do you and your partner share the same goals with regard to career, marriage, and having children?
Do not automatically assume that you and your partner see eye-to-eye on these and other important relationship issues. Clear the air and establish a good line of communication and you will have a much better chance of moving in and staying together harmoniously.
As you can see, moving in is a decision that is not to be taken lightly, and there are numerous details to consider at every step of the way. Plan it out and talk to your partner honestly and you may just be able to have your cake and eat it too.
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Article Summary
Things are going great but is it time to move in? Read our relationship advice to help you determine if now is the right time. There are some things to think about before making a move.