Navigating the Decision to Move in Together
Thinking about the first time I thought of move in and living with a partner makes me feel both excited and anxious. It seems natural that as one becomes closer to each other they should also grow within the same space of themselves. Nevertheless, this introduces new and very serious obligations which may not be taken lightly. So when two individuals decide to stay together, it involves much more than shared rent – like mixing different types of lifestyles, meeting certain expectations, predicting if everything is going to run well and smoothly on a daily basis.
I have come to learn that this decision depends on more than just love; it is also about being prepared or ready. Factors such as compatibility, communication, timing can either enhance what cohabitation does for couples or make it toxic. This document explains how I managed through some challenges in determining whether or not to live together. In doing so, one will be able to progress confidently having considered every angle.
