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[an error occurred while processing this directive]Gay Men Living Together (cont...)
from Zaida, Your Online Love Consultant
What Gay Men Should Know Before Moving In Together!
Test The Waters With a Romantic Get-Away
Another key factor is how much time you currently spend together. If you already spend the majority of your free time together, you may find it overwhelming to spend every night together, as well. If you both have individually busy social lives, it may help to live together so that you can spend time together while still making time for other friends and activities. If you haven't already done so, you may want to take a trip together to test the emotional waters. Spending an extended period of time together can test your patience with each other. If by then of the end of the trip, you don't throw your lover overboard, you're on the right path.
There's no quick and easy way to know if moving in together is right for your relationship. Take your time in making this decision and don't ever let yourself feel pressured. Many financially strained people find themselves rushing into living with their partner to cut down on living expenses. In these difficult times, it can be tempting to fall into this trap. If you're in a financial rut, remember it is ultimately up to you to clean up your own financial house. Think carefully about the progression of the relationship, as well as your personal growth before taking the plunge.
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