6 Crappy Reasons to Move in Together

So you're in love and you want to take it to the next level and move in together. Do it! But make sure it's not for the following six reasons:

1. You'll save money.
It's rough out there for those of us in the 99 percent, but your decision to live together shouldn't be based on cashflow.

2. Your mom is on your case.
Pressure from outside sources is not a reason to break the lease on your house and start splitting utilities. Your parents aren't the ones living your life; you are.

3. Your friends are all married.
Take it from me. More than half of my friends are married or engaged. But living together isn't necessarily the precursor to tying the knot. If you two aren't ready for marriage, moving in isn't going to make him propose.

4. You hate your apartment (or you don't have one).
Again, this rarely works out in your favor. Sure, you'll have a place to rest your head at night, but remember, you'll be waking up to A PERSON each and every morning.

5. It's easier to track his whereabouts.
You should want to live with each other to share in everyday life experiences, not to keep an eye on him. If the only way you can be sure he's not up to no good is to plant yourself at his house and wait for him to come home, then you might as well have a set of binoculars and a nanny cam. (Not advised.)

6. He wants you to.
You're halfway there. When you want to move in with him as badly as he does, then it's time to get packing and submit your change of address form.