The highlight of every relationship is at that time when you cannot do without each other. At this point, there is a huge temptation to move in together. And most people give in, which is quite a common and good ol’ relationship trend. For most people, it turns out perfectly. But for others, it could be pretty horrible and even leads to a disaster. To make sure that moving in with your partner is pleasant, you need to consider a few things before affirming the decision. Let’s take a quick look at the main ones!

Your Budget for Moving in with Your Partner

If there is anything that comes between any couple, it is money. Money causes a lot of talks, worse if you are spending it on a partner, and they are not reciprocating. Although some people believe that one of the partners should take care of all the finances that come with living together, it is often the opposite. With living together expenses increase, and there is a need to buy more groceries, and in some instances, there will be a need to rent or buy more living space. Your space might be enough for some casual sex, but moving in together is quite different: you might need to upgrade.

There is no one-size-fits-all approach when it comes to creating a perfect budget when you decide to move in together. The best suggestion we can offer, though, is that you split the bills and decide on who takes care of what in your new setup. You might need to start with the bill splitting at an earlier point in your long-term relationship. One person might take care of the rent, another one takes care of the groceries, and everything else can fall in order. No matter what, though, just make sure money does not come in between you and your partner.

Be Ready to Be Transparent

There might be a lot of things your partner might not know about you, especially if the relationship started as casual dating. But when you start living together, they are bound to find out all your skeletons in the cupboard. If you feel that there is certain information or some habits you would want to keep away from your partner, moving in with them will not be quite a good idea.

If you decide to move in with your partner, you have to be ready to be somewhat transparent. It then becomes necessary to tell your partner beforehand if there is anything you think might catch them off guard. Habits like snoring and stinky feet might be something you would want to let your partner know beforehand. Remember, cohabiting means you are moving away from the casual dating set up.

Discuss Space and Time

Your personal space is an essential thing. You yourself have to protect it to ensure that you are at peace. This is why you need to discuss with your partner before moving in together how you are going to be getting some personal space and how your partner will get theirs. You have to realize that you will be spending a lot of time together. With that said, you must get some time alone to be able to appreciate your time more. If you do not discuss this in time, you might end up having fights. Cohabiting is not easy. Just taking some time off for yourself might send the wrong signal if it was not discussed prior.

Get Future Talk Going First

Cohabiting just for the sake of it usually leaves someone feeling cheated. It is a very good idea before moving in together to discuss plans for the relationship. If there is marriage insight, it is nice to cohabit first before taking that huge leap. It will also help you understand whether you are ready for marriage. If there are no plans for marriage, it is also a good idea to make it clear to your partner. Doing this will ensure that no one will feel cheated or badly done.

Give Moving in with Your Partner Few Practice Runs

Moving together is a huge decision. I think we have made this clear enough. It means that something that huge requires you to take a spin first to be sure that you are making a perfect choice. So, you’d better get some cohabiting weekends or maybe a week or two. During this time, you will be able to ensure that when you finally do decide to make it permanent, it goes smoothly. Living together when you are dating casually is quite easy. On the other hand, it is a very different ball game when you are in a long term relationship.

During the practice runs, it is perfect to ask any pertinent questions you might have. It is also the right time to get to know your partner’s boundaries and preferences. It includes things like sex positions and other things they might not say straight up to you. Something is better seen with your eyes. And your partner might find it complicated to open up about some of their habits you might not like. That’s why taking a practice run on the moving in part might give you an insight into who your partner really is. If it does not work for a couple of days, chances are doing it permanently will make it worse. It is a sign that the relationship might just stay in the casual dating zone.

Conclusion

As we wind up, one must admit that getting to spend a lot of time with someone you really like is a beautiful thing. However, we reiterate that rushing the decision will do nothing but turn the relationships sour and introduce a myriad of problems. It’s also essential to point out that it takes 2 people (or more) whose needs and wishes align for such a move to be successful. Luckily for you, whether you are a man seeking women, a man seeking men, etc., the Wickedlist dating site brings you within reach of thousands of compatible partners wherever you are in the US. Sign up for free and find yours in a click!