In this new era, we can live with our partner first without putting a ring on it. And even with the side eyes of grandma, many couples are choosing to shack up before walking down the aisle. And there are quite a few reasons why this is the new deal.
You Don’t Know Until You Do: The only way to honestly know someone, especially a partner, is by cohabitation. Because let’s face it: their habit of not washing the dishes could be your final reason to move on to someone else. In many ways, marriage is the imaginary step to solidify love, while sharing a space is the physical representation of wanting to be with someone.
Saves You a Few Bucks: It's almost impossible for young people to live alone in this economy, especially in major cities. To cut the rent in half on a nicer place is absolutely worth it with the right person, especially if it means getting more updated kitchen appliances.
Brings You All Closer, for Better or Worse: Moving in with someone puts to test the communication and trust you might think you already have in multiple ways, from who will take out the trash to grocery shopping. Sharing a place forces you to have the conversations necessary for someone when they are considering a life partnership.
So consider it before you shell out a loan for that Cartier love ring; it might be worth going home to the same place before you call a divorce attorney over dirty laundry.
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