Dear Betty, Should I move in with my boyfriend? Knowing your relationship goals is key to determining if this is a good move for you or not. Do you want a long term committed relationship, marriage, or a casual relationship? Let’s look at the pros and cons – both practical and emotional. Cohabiting pros: Living [read more]
Making the Move: Considering Cohabitation (Part 2)
So you have decided to do it: live together. That’s what my client Karen and her boyfriend, Jared, decided too. Last week I wrote about things to think about when making the decision. This week we’ll look at a few things to think about—both big and small—when you are planning the big move. Practical considerations: [read more]
Wouldn’t it Be Nice to Live Together? Considering Cohabitation (Part 1)
People in love often, though not always, dream about moving in together at some point. Now that there’s no more social stigma about cohabiting, it’s much easier to go for it. Still, it’s not a simple decision to make. When my client Karen had been dating Jared for almost a year, she called me for [read more]