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What Do You Wish You'd Known Before You Moved In With Your Significant Other?

It's a big step in a relationship.

Nowadays, it often seems that it's almost part of the norm for couples to move in together — whether they are engaged or just dating for awhile.

Anytime I think about couples moving in together, I think of that early "Sex and the City" episode where Steve wanted to move in with Miranda.

In the scene when Steve brings up the topic of them living together, Miranda has a mini freak out thinking about giving up her alone time as well as revealing sides of herself that she had kept private up until that point.

And you know, there is something to say about all of the things Miranda was feeling because that episode was relatable AF. I don't even have a boyfriend who is asking to move in with me but I imagine I'd feel similarly to her if I was in that position.

Living with your significant other is a big step in a relationship — so I'm curious to hear more from those who have first-hand experience with it.

For the couples who live (or have lived) together, is there anything you wish you knew before moving in with one another?

Was living with your significant other a positive or negative experience for you? Did it bring you two closer together or did you end up breaking up?

If you could go back, would you do things differently? (Maybe wait a bit longer? Or set clearer expectations upfront?) Do you have any advice for couples who are thinking of living together?

I want to hear it all! You can tell me about your experience in the comments below or in this anonymous form.