6 Signs That Cohabitation Might Be Right For You

Cohabitation is now considered an "advanced stage of dating" that may or may not result in marriage. Living with your partner can teach you a lot about him/her (and also about yourself), but are you really ready for this next step?

When you understand why cohabitation is a rising trend

a. You get all this time to experiment

b. You don’t have to make a long-term commitment

c. Why buy the cow when you can get the milk for free?

When you become disenchanted with the establishment of marriage

a. It’s all about the money money money

b. An institution promoting the patriarchy

c. Another one of the government’s ways of keeping tabs on us

When other people in your race are cohabiting

a. African American mothers are more likely to cohabit

b. Recognize the reasons each race cohabits

When you want to protect individual financial interests

a. If you are older or disabled you might lose pensions of welfare benefits if you get married

When you want to avoid the looming stigma of divorce

a. You may be in a serious relationship but still unsure if your significant other is "the One"

b. No one wants a Kim Kardashian marriage

Yes I’m cohabitating, no that doesn’t necessarily mean I’m pregnant