Things You Should Know Before Moving in with Your Significant Other

If you're significant other said to you "I think we should get our own place" you're immediately going to feel one of two emotions. Either you're ecstatic and can't wait for the big move or you instantly feel uncomfortable and want to change the subject. No matter how you feel there is certainly one thing you need to know; you're relationship is about to change, big time. You may not notice any changes at first, but they will come so be prepared.

When he asked, the first thought that came across my mind was "is this is the person I want to spend every day with?" I wish I could have said I hesitated, but I was excited to be turning a new page. I felt moving in together was the next big step and I felt it validated my relationship. By the next month we had our first place and I felt as is life was just beginning for me. At first everything was great but it didn't take long for the petty arguments to begin, the crying and breaking up, and making up, again. At times it felt like we just weren't going to make it. Instead of the move bringing us closer together we were actually wedged apart because of our differences.

For me it was the dishes and laundry, but to him it seemed like nothing mattered. Within a few short months it seemed I had taken on the role of mother instead of girlfriend. I even started dressing like my mother, sweat pants, bad hair, and all. What's even worse is that he started acting more and more childish. He expected me to make the bed, fold his clothes, and keep our home clean although I worked just like he did. It wasn't long before we were fighting like cats and dogs.