2007-11-25 11:06:36 · 24 answers · asked by Why? 5 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
Yes. Me and her lived together for 2 years before planning our wedding. We knew we were right for each other, it was just a matter of picking a date when we can set our wedding. It was very tough. But it's the greatest thing ever.
2007-11-25 11:11:05 · answer #1 · answered by Van 2 · 4⤊ 1⤋
Yes, for a few months. It was nice to work out all the little things that come up with any new living situation ahead of time so that after the wedding we could just enjoy ourselves.
That said, I have several friends who did not live together before the wedding and they are doing great.
Statistics actually show less divorce among couples who do NOT live together first!
2007-11-25 19:30:59 · answer #2 · answered by Shana B 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I suppose it partially depends on your religious beliefs. Personally, I have done it both ways. I lived with my first wife before we were married and it was a huge mistake. It gave a very delusional picture of what marriage should be like. My second wife and I did not live together at all and I must tell you that even though we did not know each other as well as we would have if we lived together, the result is completely different. Marriage is a commitment. Make a commitment to your relationship to work at it.
2007-11-25 21:37:24 · answer #3 · answered by Outdoorsguy 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I did, but I didn't move in until after we were engaged. My mother actually encouraged it, her feelings were that you may have different feelings about a person after you live with them for a month. I don't know if I really believe that though, if you truly love somebody you over look the fact that they don't put the cap back on the toothpaste or leave a pile of dirty socks by the bed. The only reason I really moved in with him was because he is my best friend and I missed him due to the fact that I lived almost 2 hours away.
2007-11-26 13:30:38 · answer #4 · answered by Dodger 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
We didnt plan on living together before our wedding, but we were house shopping about 4 months before our wedding date, and found the perfect home, we had to make an offer to ensure getting it, so we decided to move into it together and get settled in. If we werent already engaged, and a date set and already paid for, I dont know that I would have just moved in together to simply "live together".
2007-11-25 22:53:00 · answer #5 · answered by Lynny K 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes, we lived together for 3 years before we got engaged. Frankly, I think it's the only way to do it. Many people wait until after the wedding to move in and then realize that the person they thought they knew, isn't really that person at all. It's really hard to learn how a person is day in and day out when you only see them nights and weekends. It's completely different when you live with someone 24/7 and learn all their habits and how they take care of themselves and their living space.
2007-11-25 19:52:35 · answer #6 · answered by Paula Christine 5 · 4⤊ 1⤋
Yes. I've been living with him for almost a year before he has popped the question. We'll continue living together throughout the engagement,and obviously after the wedding,too.
2007-11-25 19:14:10 · answer #7 · answered by nova_queen_28 7 · 4⤊ 1⤋
Yes, we moved in together 6 months after we started dating. We have been living together for a little over 2 and a half years and just got engaged in August.
2007-11-25 20:03:06 · answer #8 · answered by Jennifer T 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
We've been engaged for eight months and don't yet live together. However, we both own our homes, and have decided to live in mine. It seems silly to be paying two mortgages, so when he puts his house on the market, he'll move in with me, a few months before the wedding.
2007-11-25 20:27:04 · answer #9 · answered by Trivial One 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Yes, we lived together for over 8 years before getting married.
We've now been married for 20 years, and we have two kids.
I think living together for a long time made us realistic about what marriage would be like.
2007-11-25 23:58:37 · answer #10 · answered by LJ 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋