How long should you date someone before you move in with them?

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Jove79 · Accepted Answer

people who are dating should never move in with each other.. because when you date, you are still not in a committed relationship with them. You can date multiple people. If you are past the dating stage and in a full blown committed relationship, and you are very very close to them, I’d say 2 years, maybe 1 if they’re super close.. is a good amount of time. It’ll save time, gas etc to see each other..

if you see someone every day, makes no sense to live apart for many years might as well sleep in the same bed.

NicholasRedone · Accepted Answer

What if folks were living in a dome like a television show or discovered zombies or they're the last two people on earth lol? Or they're in the afterlife lol like a deserted island, 😨 🫦 All those scenarios aside - lol 😆 I'll say a couple months

DishLady · Accepted Answer

Depends on how mature and ready you both are to have that kind of relationship. If you sense hesitation from yourself or the other person then don’t do it. If you’re feeling rushed or you feel anxious to rush the other person, don’t do it. (After approx a year (or 1.5 years) is fair game to consider moving in.)

Simslover92 · Accepted Answer

2 years. That should give you enough time to get to know them better and see if you're compatible enough to move in together.

HollyK21 · Answer

We waited just about 2 years☺️

bobalife · Answer

I suggest 1-3 years. However, it is normal for someone who may want to move in together as early as 6 months. It is okay as long as you both find it as a good fit in your relationship to be ready to take on that new chapter. However, with my next person, I would like to wait at least 1-2 years because I enjoyed having my own space just for me and moving together, means to me, I see them as marriage material.

aceleon · Answer

You never should. Living together is one thing that kills relationships and marriage, we are not one, we should not try to Live like we are one, being a part of each others lives is good, merging our lives together is NOT

PrincessC16 · Answer

There's no definitive time. But couples usually wait a year or two. But you have to feel out your relationship and make that decision together

DrPepper12 · Answer

This isn't a hard and fast rule more of a guideline but you have to be dating for 18 months before you move in together and you have to be living together for 18 months before you get married.

darlingRose · Answer

Don’t move in until a ring is put on your hands and both families come to an agreement 🥰

Anonymous · Answer

As long as it takes. There is no set timeline for this. Unless you're the type of person that doesn't mind moving your stuff only to have to move it back.

Nikki1989 · Answer

Whenever you feel ready. It could be 2 years. It could be 2 weeks.

bddddd · Answer

Like 4 weeks to 3 years. Whatever works for you both.

ABC1x1x · Answer

You should never move in with anyone that you want to share a life with. Living with someone is the surest way to hate someone.

ohsheeT · Answer

At least a year

AnTina101 · Answer

at least a couple years

Jay-_- · Answer

I suggest at least 3 years.

Katalina04 · Answer

At least a year.

shortster · Answer

Until you get engaged or married.

Counterclocking · Answer

It depends.

In_Trance · Answer

1.5 to 3 years

dudeinohio · Answer

A year minimum

Dongie · Answer

5 years.

blackeagle007 · Answer

A year

Sam1133 · Answer

Few days

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