Trialbyfire Posted July 21, 2009 Posted July 21, 2009 When people decide to share a life, in whatever manner they choose, there has to be an element of pragmatism. We're getting separate prenups to protect our previously acquired assets and also, to protect our existing business interests. I can only strongly encourage people to not only love each other but ensure there's no or little backlash if things don't work out, whether you're moving in together or getting married. I even more strongly encourage people to protect themselves, if there's a huge disparity in income and/or assets.
anne1707 Posted July 21, 2009 Posted July 21, 2009 Wuggle and I moved in together after just a month. We just knew it was right for us
Els Posted July 22, 2009 Posted July 22, 2009 I'm with Sam here. Unless you're trying to start a family and a joint household for that purpose, what's the point of cohabiting? Last thing I need is a chick trying to move in for trivial purposes. Hell no. I value my freedom and personal space. Actually, why can't you live together AND still have some freedom and personal space to yourself?
Thaddeus Posted July 22, 2009 Posted July 22, 2009 When people decide to share a life, in whatever manner they choose, there has to be an element of pragmatism. We're getting separate prenups to protect our previously acquired assets and also, to protect our existing business interests. I can only strongly encourage people to not only love each other but ensure there's no or little backlash if things don't work out, whether you're moving in together or getting married. I even more strongly encourage people to protect themselves, if there's a huge disparity in income and/or assets.Truer words have been rarely said. This needs to be a sticky.
thegoodlife Posted July 23, 2009 Posted July 23, 2009 It's different for every couple. My ex and I were together 2 years before moving in together, and we went downhill from there. 2 months later we were broken up, 5 months after that I gave up and finally moved out. It sucked and definitely not what either of us had planned, but in the long run it was good to find out sooner rather than later. Just wasn't meant to be.
butcher's hook Posted July 23, 2009 Posted July 23, 2009 I would not move in together until I am positive we want to get married and the idea is discussed and out in the open, of course operative word being "I". The timeframe is less relevant, the intentions are more where it's at for me. I see simply no point in living with someone unless you want to go all the way, and the cards are on the table on both ends.
Sam Spade Posted July 23, 2009 Posted July 23, 2009 It's different for every couple. My ex and I were together 2 years before moving in together, and we went downhill from there. 2 months later we were broken up, 5 months after that I gave up and finally moved out. It sucked and definitely not what either of us had planned, but in the long run it was good to find out sooner rather than later. Just wasn't meant to be. So why did you break up, and was it with any connection with the move-in?
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