When should a couple move in together?

Question

I'm 19 (almost 20) and my boyfriend is 22. We've been dating over a year, and we arn't planning on getting hitched any time soon. We are sexually active and practicly live at each other's houses (I've got a toothbrush at his place along with several changes of clothes, sleep over there about 3 nights out of 5) and we're currently looking for apartments in order to move in together.

Right? Wrong? When do you think a couple is ready to move in together? Why do you think this? Is it a religious or culteral belief, or does it come from your own experinces? Really, we're going to do it no matter what, I was just curious about what other people thought about "living in sin" as it were in this day and age. Please give reasons for your answers.

To those saying we should wait till marriage, why do you think it's better to wait untill you are legally bonded to someone before you find out if they are completly impossible to live with or not? A breaking a lease is better than getting a divorce.

Answer 1

A couple should move in when the trust and love is enough to warrant a long term commitment, but not enough for marrage. So far it sounds like you've got a good start.

Answer 2

After they get married.
Yes it is the morally right thing to do. But even if you don't believe in God or the Bible, it is just better to wait.

Answer 3

WHEN THEY GET MARRIED. IT IS A RELIGIOUS THING.

HERE IS MY EDITED VERSION: MARRIAGE IS SOMETHING YOU HAVE TO WORK ON. YOU OBVIOUSLY AREN'T READY IF YOU DON'T REALISE THAT.

AND BESIDES, WHY ARE YOU ASKING WHAT PEOPLE ARE THINKING AND GETTING YOUR PANTIES IN A KNOT IF YOU ARE JUST GOING TO DO WHAT YOU WANT TO DO ANYWAY?

Answer 4

if u want to live together go ahead.............life is to short

Answer 5

AS SOON AS THE MARRIAGE IS INSTITUTIONALIZED.