Moving in with significant other is a decision that couples are faced with every day. There is a pressure in society to be get your life going and be young and live the American Dream. If you are always with your significant other then moving in together is an easier transition. However, we can promise you that it is not all rainbows and unicorns. There are struggles and compromise, but in the end it is 100% worth it.
1. Plans become 100x easier.
Making plans when you lived in two different houses always would make things so difficult. Who was going to drive where? What car would we take to get there? Was there anything forgotten at one house? Coordination is never easy, but living together makes it that much easier. Talking face to face, figuring out schedules and what car to take makes things so much easier and more efficient.
2. Baggy clothes are available to steal 24/7.
Moving in together means all his clothes are now in the same space as yours. Don’t feel like putting on real clothes and just want to lounge around? Well look no further than your now shared closet. Instant access to the comfiest clothes you will ever “own.”
3. Accepts you for all your quirks and still wants to be with you.
Living with someone means that they will see you at all times of the day, doing anything and everything. This means every quirky morning routine and bedtime routine will be known, but have no fear. They will learn to get used to all those creams you put on and how you spent five minutes in the mirror just staring at your eyebrows. IT’S OKAY. That’s what makes you, YOU. They will not love you any less.
4. Bed time isn’t all cuddles.
When you envision living with your significant other, you imagine falling asleep in their arms cuddled up. This is not the case. You’ll kiss goodnight and maybe cuddle for 10 minutes before realizing how uncomfortable you are and roll to your respective side of the bed and fall asleep. If you think that full size mattress will be enough room, think again! A queen at a minimum is a must to have a little bit of your own space.
5. See who can get to the leftovers faster.
Food: the key to every girl’s heart. You will go on dates and bring back food for the fridge to save for the next day. You’ll wake up and go to heat it up and find that it suddenly “disappeared.” It will feel like a race to see who gets to that precious goldmine of food and who gets stuck trying to make a meal out of the box of pasta and canned soup that is stocked up.
6. Finding alone time will be next to impossible.
Some people enjoy having their own time to breathe and get away from everyone, including your significant other. It does not mean you are mad or irritated, you just simply want some time for yourself. Well, that will be next to impossible to find, especially if you work a similar schedule. If you need space, the best way to approach it is to be nice about it or taking a walk outside.
7. You will accumulate more stuff than you imagined.
You think you own a lot, then you move in and realize together you guys could live for a couple months without ever having to leave the space you are in. It is something that will accumulate over time. Takeout menus, new goodies, new clothes, paperwork, it will all pile up before your eyes and take over without much notice.
8. One will be a slob and one will be a neat freak.
When you live on your own you feel more responsible to keep things neat and looking nice. Moving in, you’ll begin to realize that you may not feel as responsible, or you’ll feel even more responsible to try and keep things neat. You’ll notice that one of you will take the extra time to fold the laundry or wipe the table off while one of you kicks back.
9. The small stuff won’t matter anymore.
Most importantly, you’ll realize that those small arguments you would get in absolutely do not matter anymore. You are living in the same space yet living you own life. You will realize that your significant other has his obligations and you have your own that need to be taken care of. If he has to cancel that date last minute, it won’t turn into a three day fight.
When thinking about moving in with your boyfriend, really consider if you are ready to be fully exposed in every aspect. For some the transition will be seamless, while others will need to learn how to share space. In the end, we would not have it any other way and it will really show you how strong you are as a couple and as a team.