Is moving in with your g/f before marriage a good thing?

Answer 1

There is nothing wrong with it. Just remember that moving in together creates certain joint financial obligations; so make sure she is ready to commit financially and ethically/

Answer 2

What are you hoping to gain from moving in? Easier access to sex? Cheaper living expenses? Easier to get out of the relationship if it doesn't work?

Doesn't this sound selfish? Do the right thing. Don't move in with any g/f until you are ready to fully commit to the relationship. It will be riskier for you but the relationship will have a better chance of surviving.

And what will you "learn about each other?" All of the intimate flaws about each other that you are struggling to hide. Nobody is perfect. When you live with someone you find out just how imperfect the other person is. Relationships are difficult involving working hard to overcome these imperfections. Marriage makes the two more committed to working through those problems. Living together just makes it easier to bail out.

Answer 3

studies have shown that couples who live together before marriage have a higher divorce rate. Also, if you are living together there is less pressure to get married because you are already playing house. It always seems it isn't as important or financially you can't afford it. If you are forced to wait to live together until you are married it keeps your priorities a little more in order. People live together all the time- some get married, some try it out and decide it doesn't work. It's more about your relationship with your girlfriend than the living together. If she isn't the one you want to be with forever then whats the point of moving in with her? It will just be more painful later. Good Luck, whatever you choose- I hope you are happy.

Answer 4

I personally do not think it is a good thing to move in before marriage. I did and I wished I had waited until we were married. It is hard to explain but it takes the "surprise" out of being married.

Answer 5

Dont do it!!! Whats the rush? You guys are going to spend the rest of your lives together!! Getting married is a religious ceremony in which the union between two people is blessed by god, and I believe god will not bless you if you do not do things his way. I tryed already twice moving in before marriage and both relationships ended up failing.

Answer 6

I don't think so, but then again, I'm old fashioned and won't have sex before marriage either. If you truly want a commitment I say wait until after marriage b/c most guys don't want the cow if they can have the milk for free sort of thing. It's a tricky situation. It's all about what you're comfortable with though.

Answer 7

IT'S A SIN!!! lol.. actually it depends how much you love each other and if u're considering getting married. Also, make sure your families n all are okay wid it and if she's comfortable.
A live-in relationship can be an advantage u know, cus you get to know each-other's lifestyle better n stuff like dat and you can decide if u can spend the rest of ur life wid that person.

Answer 8

I would say yes, live together first at least 6 months, then when she and you see the worst in eachother and can still say that you love her more than anything else in the world, then you can marry her knowing full well you can care without worrying about her bad habits whatever they might be. After 6 months though, it'd be time to start planning the next stage - the proposal - cause she'll be expecting it.

Answer 9

I think living together first is a must! It's the best way to find out if you want to spend the rest of your life with a person. You'll find out really quick if you really are compatible or not.

If the person turns out to be a jerk, or anything undesirable - you can always move out. If you get married first then find out their a jerk - too late you're stuck with them!!! At least for a while anyway.

Answer 10

Living with someone, you get to learn new things about them and about how life with them would be. You learn if they are someone you are capable of living with and spending the majority of your time with them.

If you do, make sure you give each other personal space and nights where you do things with your friends & family, so you don't overwhelm each other. Take advange of being able to fall asleep & wake up together, cook dinner together, and do all those other fun couple things. It can be really great living together!

I did things this way, and now I am engaged! =)

Answer 11

if you have been together for a fair amount of time then absolutely, its best to know what living with your girlfriend s like before you commit to her for the rest of your life (what if you get sick of eachother! lol), but if you have only known eachother for a few months then wait a while...but not til marriage!