Boston - Longfellow Bridge
You might think I am insane, but my girlfriend and I decided to move in together at around four months of our relationship. We have been living under the same roof for nearly two years now and it has been an amazing experience. I never thought I would learn this much about her or myself. When you share a living space with somebody of the same sex or family, everybody is used to how each other behaves, or they just don't care. Because of this, you do not notice or see the need to reflect on the behaviors that define you as a person. When my girlfriend and I moved in together, I was shocked at the amount of insight and opportunities to think introspectively.
There are many situations where I had to think hard and long about why I did things the way I did and this offered a chance to learn, change and become a better individual. You could argue that a regular relationship offers this sort of insight and I agree, but you will gain much more from living together. Also, this is a great way to immediately test for compatibility if you are looking for something serious. If you like somebody enough, there is no reason to wait. If not, make sure both of you know it's not a serious relationship.
For anybody who is considering moving in with your girlfriend, I highly recommend doing it sooner rather than later. Besides gaining experience and becoming a more mature individual, you will save a lot of money and time by splitting the bills and commuting less to visit. The only downside would be if you end up in a bad situation after signing a 12 mo. lease. To hedge against this shortcoming, just test the water by doing a trial run with separate apartments. You could also try it out with a third room mate to alleviate any possible tension. Remember, you are not only sharing a living space, you are sharing your life.
There are many situations where I had to think hard and long about why I did things the way I did and this offered a chance to learn, change and become a better individual. You could argue that a regular relationship offers this sort of insight and I agree, but you will gain much more from living together. Also, this is a great way to immediately test for compatibility if you are looking for something serious. If you like somebody enough, there is no reason to wait. If not, make sure both of you know it's not a serious relationship.
For anybody who is considering moving in with your girlfriend, I highly recommend doing it sooner rather than later. Besides gaining experience and becoming a more mature individual, you will save a lot of money and time by splitting the bills and commuting less to visit. The only downside would be if you end up in a bad situation after signing a 12 mo. lease. To hedge against this shortcoming, just test the water by doing a trial run with separate apartments. You could also try it out with a third room mate to alleviate any possible tension. Remember, you are not only sharing a living space, you are sharing your life.
