#1. You’ve already got one foot in the door.
You practically live together already as you spend most nights together. You do all those domestic duties together like grocery shopping, cooking and cleaning. Save money on rent and move in together already.
#2. You’re going in the same direction.
It’s important to be heading in the same direction when it comes to your relationship. If both of you are happy with moving in together and it feels like a good step, that’s great. Many people assume that moving in together is a step towards marriage and if one partner is into that while the other isn’t, it’s better to know before you move in together.
#3. You’ve made it through a big fight.
Until you’ve had a fight, you don’t know how strong your relationship really is. Fights are a test to a relationship as they bring out the worst in people. If you have never had to deal with their bad side, you’re not getting the whole picture of who they are. When you fight and make up, it says that you’re willing to deal with the not so good sides of someone.
#4. You’ve talked finances with each other.
Money is one of the big things couples fight about so have a talk about money matters before you move in together. Talking about splitting rent, groceries and having a joint account are awkward but necessary.
#5. You can be open together.
Being able to talk about your expectations with each other is essential before you move in together. Knowing that your partner is listening and willing to meet reasonable expectations will lead to a harmonious living arrangement.
#6. You’ve had a vacation together.
Vacationing together involves no stress but you do spend 24/7 with each other. They say a lot of break ups happen when people go on a holiday together. You should enjoy each others company and have fun. If you can’t do that on a vacation, you’re probably not going to enjoy living together.
#7. You have similar routines.
Having similar routines and lifestyles will make living together much easier. If you both like to wake up early, eat dinner in the early evening and just relax, this is ideal. If you like to go to bed early and your partner likes to party late into the night, you could find yourself stressed out and sleep deprived.
#8. You’re honest with each other.
To be honest with your partner and to trust them is key to having a good life together. Your partner should be your friend so it feels safe to tell them about your fears, hopes and frustrations.
#9. You’ve moved past infatuation.
While it’s amazing to go through the infatuation phase, the downside is that there are many things you’ll look past in a person. When infatuation wears off, things that didn’t irritate you may grind on your nerves. Wait until you’re a solid couple that has accepted the positives and negatives of each other before moving in together.
#10. You have your own lives.
Keeping your independence makes for a healthy love life. If you are both constantly at home and spending time together, you may become irritated at the dependency you have on one another.