Thinking of moving in together? Here are the real pros and cons of living with your partner — so you know if it’ll bring you closer or blow things up.
Moving in together sounds exciting — less rent, more cuddles, fewer goodbyes. But it’s also one of the biggest decisions in any relationship.
Before you start splitting bills and arguing over dishes, you need to know what you’re really signing up for.
Pro #1: You Get More Time Together
Con #1: Less Space = More Friction
Pro #2: It’s Financially Smart (Sometimes)
Con #2: Breaking Up Gets Way Messier
Pro #3: It Tests Compatibility — Fast
- How they handle stress
- If they pull their weight at home
- Whether you communicate or just explode
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Con #3: It Can Create Pressure Too Soon
Pro #4: You Learn How They Really Live
- Handle chores
- Manage money
- Deal with conflict
Con #4: Alone Time Gets Harder to Find
Pro #5: It Feels Like a Real Partnership
Con #5: It’s Hard to Go Back
How to Know If You’re Ready
- Do we communicate well — even when it’s hard?
- Have we talked about money, chores, and alone time?
- Would I still want to live with them if sex and fun weren’t part of the equation?