Convenience can be part of a good move-in decision, but it should not disguise different expectations about commitment, money or the future.
"It makes sense."
That sentence has moved many couples into the same home.
You are already staying over most nights.
Two rents seem wasteful.
One commute is exhausting.
A lease is ending.
Practical logic is not a bad reason to consider moving in.
It becomes risky when "it makes sense" replaces "we have made a relationship decision."
Can we save money?
The rest of this guide goes beyond the headline idea. It takes you into the patterns, questions and practical decisions that help you apply this to your own relationship.
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