How long into the relationship before you decided moved in with your SO?

[Batista]

We moved in together after 6 years of dating.

 

[AceSwiftShooter]

Asked her to move in after 2 years. I know she wouldve wanted to move in a lot sooner to get out her parents house and to be with me, but I love my space and alone time too much. Its been fine though, almost 3 months now.

 

[psion]

When you both feel ready, everyone is different and in different places in their lives. If something feels forced it won't work.

 

[roadcat]

Lived together immediately, stayed like that for 6 years, got married, been married 11 years now.

 

[CofiDrnka]

Got married 7 months after started dating, moved in the next day. But, we knew each other from school days as well. Which is about 11 years before we met up again.

 

[Nerfherder]

This. Her reason for wanting to move in with you has very little to do with wanting to be with you. Good thinking on your part.

+1

The problem is that she will be unable to support herself. So basically if you guys have issues then its always going to come back to you supporting her.
She will feel trapped and dependant.

Well... it can happen like that.

If she wants to move out then she must pay rent with you and split all the bills. (even if its 60/40)

If you want a future with her then you must consider that if she moves in then its forever... or until things fall apart and then its over.

 

[BobsLawnService]

2 1/2 years.

Keep in mind that the length of the relationship shouldn't be the deciding factor. Moving in is like a trial before marriage. You only do it with a woman if she is potential marriage material.

 

[S1lv3r H4wK]

2 years for me. Been together now for almost 4 still good. Just the odd whining.

 

[Nerfherder]

We dated for 5 years before getting married. Married for 7 years now, with a 9 month old kid.

Lived together for 6 months before getting married, we were already engaged. It was a complicated setup with her still at university and not earning and we stayed with my parents.

Every situation is different. If someone else asked me if they should marry their girlfriend who was still a student and while both of you are still living with their parents... I would stay no.

BUT

My wife was almost studying to become a doctor and by staying at home I was saving cash for when she had a job and we were ready to move out.
We knew what the endgame was... and that the situation was temporary.

It all worked out well but you have to know what you want and be committed to making it work.

 

[Baba Vakai]

After getting married

 

[Nikita_k]

My girlfriend of almost 2 years recently suggested that maybe she should move into my place.

that's where she went wrong...she should have just slowly moved in with you. you wouldn't have noticed until it was too late...

 

[bokdrol]

If only the ladies realised that once you move in, the days of constant cooking and cleaning start..... even if you "share roles"

But we have been married for over 22 years. Bless

 

[Pitbull]

How long are you together now? How long before you called it quits?

My girlfriend of almost 2 years recently suggested that maybe she should move into my place. I think it has more to do with wanting to get out of her parents' house. I wouldn't mind that but I told her I wasn't ready for it. She seems okay with it. For now.


I had a friend whose girlfriend moved in within 6 months of the relationship. It ended disastrously.

Do you live in the 1900's still? I was with my Gf, now wife about 2 months then I moved in with her. Been happily married now for 8 years. Been together about 14 years.

Why don't you want her to move in?

 

[Pho3nix]

+1

The problem is that she will be unable to support herself. So basically if you guys have issues then its always going to come back to you supporting her.
She will feel trapped and dependant.

Well... it can happen like that.

If she wants to move out then she must pay rent with you and split all the bills. (even if its 60/40)

If you want a future with her then you must consider that if she moves in then its forever... or until things fall apart and then its over.

+10