Moving in together is an extension of the long-term relationship, but not quite the commitment of marriage. For many couples, it’s the perfect next step for their relationship. However, it’s still a huge step, and something that requires a lot of thought and consideration.

In my own experience, I was dead set against the concept – until I met my would-be husband. My feeling, prior to meeting him, was that I was an all-or-nothing type gal, and moving in together was too risky a proposition. I was afraid that my own neuroses would drive me crazy, and they probably would have had I not met the person with whom to take that leap.

I wondered why I had such negative ideas, and whether or not they still served me. It only took two seconds to realize that my religious upbringing had its own opinion about moving in together. I was pleased to realize that my revised spiritual ideals had me reconsidering. Read the rest of this entry »