Ask a Question - Living Together Before Marriage? - MOCHABROWN's Chocolate Wedding by Color Blog

My FI owns his home and I live in an apartment. We got engaged in November and he just recently asked me to move in with him. We just pushed our wedding date back to save money. My lease is up in my apartment in two months and financially it would only make sense to move in with him.

However, I've never lived with a guy, primarily due to my parents' wishes and I never felt the need to really move in...plus I really enjoy my own space. However, we do flip flop night during the week and weekend and it can be frustrating with which house has what items. But I am a little apprehensive...Just wondering...how many brides out there are living or will be moving in with their FHs before tying the knot? Were you a little afraid? Is this normal to be nervous?

Hmm...yes we do live together, moved in about 6 months ago. It was different at first, giving him his space and likewise. Families did appove at first but now they are ok

I ma very spontaneous and my fiance moved in with me after about 3 weeks of dating (we had known eachother for a couple years-not that it makes too much difference lol). It was just timing, he was looking for a place and I was rommies with my cousin (a guy) who is really good friends with him so we all just went from there and had 3's company lol. We bought a house together after we got engaged (a little over a year ago) and it has been fabulous. You get to live with your best friend and if I could have I would have married him 3 weeks after we started dating anyway. I have to tell you though you should be afraid...men are STINKY! ;) GoodLuck in whatever choice you make.... deep down you know what feels right for you-stick with that!

Jason and I moved in together within the first 2 months of dating and have been living together for the last 5 and a half years. I think living together is a wonderful thing and it's true that you only get to know your partner real well if you live together. Good luck!

we've lived together for a year and i wouldn't have it any other way. it was a lot stranger not living with him and i personally think it's a great thing to get the kinks out of living together before getting married. i want to work on our marriage after the wedding and not waste time arguing over who left the cap off the tooth paste. and this, by the way, is coming straight from a good little Catholic girl...

My fiance and I lived together before we got engaged and it really prepared me for what married life will be like. I love waking up next to him and now we don't have to worry about the squabbles and adjustments that alot of brides have to face after they get married and move in with their hubby. We already know how to give the other space and our little morning and bedtime rituals.

My fiance and I met and started dating immediately, two months later we moved in together and we just purchased our first home 6 months ago. We are getting married in September 2008. It was the best decision I ever made. It's true that you don't really know someone until you live with them. It's nice to find out the little things about the person before you say that big "I do". Also, I think it's totally normal to be a little apprehensive about it because it's a big decision. But hey, you are going to marry the guy right? I think it's a decision that you and him have to make and not let anyone else make that decision for you!

I really wasn't nervous which in my case may have been a little weird... we dated for a year while we both lived in New Mexico, then he moved to North Carolina and we did the long distance thing for a year and a half... then I decided to move out here with him and we have been doing just that for over a year and a half now. It has worked out great for me. I feel more comfortable with him and have learned more about him than I ever would have otherwise. I think as long as you feel comfortable with it you should, but if you don't just yet you should hold off. There's no need to rush it if you'll be living with each other for the rest of your lives anyway...

My FH and I have been living together for about 5 and a half years now. Its completely normal to be afraid and apprehensive. As with anything there are pro's and cons. Moving in with a person really helps you to see their "true colours". There will be differences at first but as with anything again its a learning experience. My family didn't approve either but as stated by others they will learn to accept it. In your situation your already getting married in a short while so go with the flow your lease is up so why renew your lease or find another place?

My FI and I have lived together for over 3 years. He first moved in with my parents and I after dating for a year and a half, because of some serious family issues. Then two years ago we got an appt when I was in 2nd year of college. I think it is better to live together before you get married, you realize who each other really is. It is totally normal to be scared and apprehensive, but it all gets better when you get to wake up every morning with him there.