moving in together

[Drew747]

when should a couple move in together in the same house?
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[dancingdoc2]

Drew, there is an article on this listed in the Index found at the top of the main screen.

The Index contains links to helpful informative insightful, as well as how-to articles that discuss the most common questions and concerns people ask about. I'm surprised that in three years you have not familiarized yourself with this valuable resource.

I recommend reading each of the articles and more than once. Knowledge is empowering. After doing so, please do not hesitate to ask questions.

[sensualGoddess]

I just checked the index, there's nothing that mentions anything about this topic. If there is, I'm still checking, but so far even I can't find a thing on this.

On that note, some say right after marriage, others say at least a year in or so. It's really your choice. I wouldn't know about success rates within the marriage if a couple moves in together, or whether co-habiting will lead to eventual divorce...but then again, why would you??

Marriage, there's truth in it being a business...somewhat.

Not sure if this is relevant, but you do know that there are benefits to just tying the knot rather than co-habitation. The incentive being a tax break if you're married depending on what state you are in...

Anyways, back to your question? That's something you and your loved one would have to discuss in all seriousness...

[RedRoses]

I think the doc is referring to this topic: I think we are ready to live together!!

It contains a checklist. Pretty thoroughly thought through! (gosh, these are hard words, hope I got it right! ) You could agree with the things mentioned, could not. However: gives you some thinking-material to base your decision on Most importantly: living together should be something you both fancy, it's not measured by time

If you're interested: By coincidence I've recently looked up some statistics. It's from the CBS, for government statics. They measure when people marry or start living together. Young women (in their twenties) start living together after 2-3 years of relationship. People that are older (in their fourties) are less keen on living together, but prefer a 'living-apart-together' relationship (about 40% of them).

Funny you bring up marriage, goddess. There are several posts about it on this topic. And actually, my last reply on the topic is about the meaning of mariage

Anyways: have fun!

[dancingdoc2]

> I just checked the index, there's nothing that mentions anything about this topic. If there is, I'm still checking, but so far even I can't find a thing on this.

You will find this entry near the bottom of Page 1:

SHACKING UP

I think we are ready to live together!!
We frequently hear about people living together who later find that one, the other, or both are not happy living together. Similarly, we frequently read a post in which a couple is contemplating moving in together and looking for a suitable residence. Here is an initial Check List.