How long before "moving in" together is "okay"?

Contributor: Vanessa Weiss Vanessa Weiss
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Originally posted by Ansley
There is no right answer.
Agree.

I am a firm believer that in every relationship in which you come to the conclusion that you are going to be "long term" enough to move in together, there's a "right time" but it's different for every relationship.
08/06/2011
Contributor: Dear Ruby Dear Ruby
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Originally posted by Ghost
I generally tell people to wait to move in until after the "honeymoon phase" of the relationship is over and they can step back and take an honest look at their relationship and compatibility without feeling overwhelmed with positive, ... more
I think that's great advice, but everyone is different.
08/07/2011
Contributor: guard083 guard083
It really depends on the relationship
08/07/2011
Contributor: Sex'и'Violence Sex'и'Violence
It depends on the couple and what they're comfortable with. Personally we started moving in together almost immediately after we decided we wanted the same things from the relationship.
08/07/2011
Contributor: Apirka Apirka
"Other". It definitely depends on the people involved and the relationship. I lived with someone as a roommate and then became involved in a relationship with them. I know someone people who move in right away and then hate it and some who held off living together for years and then when they finally did, they wished they had done it so much sooner. It all depends on the people.
03/12/2012
Contributor: Bignuf Bignuf
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Originally posted by Bignuf
I heard in a new poll that more under forty folks are "living together" without being married then those living together who are married. However, folks who did get married waited LONGER before moving in together to begin with.

How ... more
Funny...we STILL believe "living together" creates "false commitment and intimacy without legal or personal responsibility". Now our 21 year old daughter...a creature of the MODERN world, happens to feel the SAME WAY. She is waiting to say "I DO" later this year, before they move in together. We have friends, whose 20 something son and daughter feel the exact same way. VERY rare in this day and age, I suspect.
03/12/2012
Contributor: Bignuf Bignuf
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Originally posted by P'Gell
It depends on the couple and the situation. I don't think there is any answer that applies to all.

I've only lived with one man. We were together for several years before moving in together, mostly because 1) I was very young, only 16 ... more
Wow..that would have been a tad more complicated.
03/12/2012
Contributor: Bignuf Bignuf
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Originally posted by Ghost
I generally tell people to wait to move in until after the "honeymoon phase" of the relationship is over and they can step back and take an honest look at their relationship and compatibility without feeling overwhelmed with positive, ... more
We tell people the same...only not till the HONEYMOON PHASE is over...but the HONEYMOON.
03/12/2012
Contributor: Sunshineamine Sunshineamine
I chose immediately and other. Immediately because that is how it went from day one with my man and I. He was my best friend for six years before we got together, and the day we got together he stayed the night and has never left. Been going strong for 2 1/2 years now. Most people wouldn't have the same situation though. It definitely depends on each person and each relationship. Definitely no right or wrong answer.
03/12/2012
Contributor: P'Gell P'Gell
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Originally posted by Bignuf
Funny...we STILL believe "living together" creates "false commitment and intimacy without legal or personal responsibility". Now our 21 year old daughter...a creature of the MODERN world, happens to feel the SAME WAY. She is ... more
A lot of couples who live together have TRUE intimacy and responsibility. My Man and I did end up living together before we got married, and honestly, the actual marriage ceremony was just a bump in the road. The relationship was EXACTLY the same before the wedding as it was after; committed, intimate and responsible.

Our oldest daughter has a similar relationship with her partner. They have no immediate plans to get married, but their commitment to each other is true and they are very responsible to each other.

I could list at least 50 other couples I know, all of whom lived together, who felt the same. Nearly every single one of my friends and every one of my older dd's friends have lived together in very dedicated and responsible relationships. But, I could name at least a few dozen married couples who didn't take their marriage seriously and were far from dedicated or responsible. If marriage equals "commitment and responsibility" then why do we have such a high divorce rate?

Just because someone hasn't said some words over you and handed you a "legal" piece of paper doesn't mean you and your partner are false and non-committed. I don't think the legality of getting married makes much of a difference in the relationship. Yes, it has legal and protective qualities, especially for the woman, but aside from that, being in love enough to want to live in the same place as a dedicated couple is the same whether someone has said some words around you or not.
03/12/2012
Contributor: LAndJ LAndJ
Personally, I think dating for at least a year, but that's purely opinion and preference. My partner and I were together for over 2 years before moving in together, but I think we would have been ready earlier if not for circumstances.
03/12/2012
Contributor: C-Rae C-Rae
I believe it all depends on the couple. Things like these don't ALWAYS need a time based decision
03/12/2012
Contributor: Pixel Pixel
It depends on the two people involved, their comfort levels and maturity.
03/12/2012
Contributor: Dawnie Dawnie
Mostly it depends on the couple, and the situation. I had moved in with my last S/O because I was living with my neglectful mother, and her abusive alcoholic boyfriend.. It was more like.. me escaping so I wouldn't end up dead.
However, we dated for over a year before I moved in with him.. totally worth the wait.
I will admit, you get sick of the person after a while.. I'm glad I wasn't married to them.
03/12/2012
Contributor: Secret Pleasure Secret Pleasure
I think it depends on the people involved. For different people different amounts of time are okay.
03/19/2012
Contributor: dragonn dragonn
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Originally posted by Lucky21
I think it matters more on where the individual people are. Sometimes it's right, and sometimes it's not. I really think it takes a good level of comfort and a great deal of honest conversations.
This. totally agree especially concerning comfort level and honest conversations. I'm about to move in with my partner after dating for about a year. It's something we've seriously discussed and 'researched' (via friends, family) for several months.
03/22/2012
Contributor: Undead Undead
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Originally posted by Bignuf
I heard in a new poll that more under forty folks are "living together" without being married then those living together who are married. However, folks who did get married waited LONGER before moving in together to begin with.

How ... more
I think it's different for every couple, no right answer
03/22/2012
Contributor: MissCandyland MissCandyland
I would say it is different for each couple. I have lived with a boyfriend in the past and I am sure glad I did because we were not compatible at all and wouldn't have known it otherwise. I think it is a great learning experience.
03/22/2012
Contributor: jokerzwild jokerzwild
Different for everyone but I would say 6 month would kinda be average when I couple hits that time.
03/22/2012
Contributor: ladychristie ladychristie
Every relationship is different J and I waited a year and a half before moving in together. I think it's when you're ready.
03/22/2012
Contributor: dbm6907 dbm6907
It just depends on the couple. If they think they are ready, then so be it.
03/22/2012
Contributor: Beck Beck
As soon as you feel ready. You should know if you can live together prior to marriage. Living with someone and dating with someone are two different things.
03/22/2012
Contributor: WD40watcher WD40watcher
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Originally posted by Bignuf
I heard in a new poll that more under forty folks are "living together" without being married then those living together who are married. However, folks who did get married waited LONGER before moving in together to begin with.

How ... more
Depends on the couple and the situations. I started living with my current girlfriend after 11 months together, but we had been planning living together since about 5 months into the relationship.
04/05/2012
Contributor: curious kitten curious kitten
When it feels right for both of you. Never let yourself be pushed into it or try to push the other into it. When you find that you want to share that personal space together, then it is right.
04/05/2012
Contributor: richsam richsam
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Originally posted by AngelvMaynard
I voted other, because I think every couple and relationship is different. I've got friends who moved in together after just a few dates, and friends who have been together for years and still live apart. I am a firm believer that you should live ... more
i agree
04/10/2012
Contributor: Bethy Cassatt Bethy Cassatt
Depends on the relationship. As long as there is dedication and if you want to live with the "If we have a messy break-up, this is going to get legally troubling/messy/very paperworky" Go for it.
04/11/2012
Contributor: breebree breebree
all relationships are different.
04/21/2012
Contributor: StarFire StarFire
every relationship is different so there really isnt a set answer
04/21/2012
Contributor: pixxie87 pixxie87
maybe four years
04/22/2012
Contributor: pitona pitona
moving out can always wait
04/22/2012