Living With Your So

This topic was created in the Relationships forum by Sag898 on Friday, March 29, 2019 and has 51 replies.

Living with your partner without marriage

Living together as partners without marriage is common and can strengthen your relationship. It helps you understand each other's habits and compatibility. Ensure clear communication and mutual agreement to make it a positive experience without necessarily leading to commitment pressure.

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@Sag898
8 Years1,000+ PostsSagittarius

How many of you do? Is it okay? Does it make your relationship more serious? ( not married people ) The pisces says if we are still together come August and both our leases are up he'd like to live together.

Mostly I think I'd be okay with it. Our dogs get along and we do mostly. As long as it doesn't push towards something

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@Mr_Pinchy
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LOL at your pic. 😂😂😂

Its the perfect pic to accompany this thread and all the fears in it, loss of freedom, uncertainty as to what the future will bring because present is just fine and shakeups arent always for the better....

A little girl clinging to a flower is just beyond perfect in this situation. 😇

#edit: wtf its back to the hearse mobile.

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@Sag898
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Posted by Mr_Pinchy

LOL at your pic. 😂😂😂

Its the perfect pic to accompany this thread and all the fears in it, loss of freedom, uncertainty as to what the future will bring because present is just fine and shakeups arent always for the better....

A little girl clinging to a flower is just beyond perfect in this situation. 😇

#edit: wtf its back to the hearse mobile.

It’s dorthey from wizard of oz lolol

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@Lovelyy
7 Years

I’ll say wait until you guys are fully committed and ready to take it to the next level in your relationship (engaged). If u do believe in marriage.From my experience didn’t end well. Yes it does make your relationship more serious. Wish you guys best of luck tho.

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@Mr_Pinchy
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Posted by Sag898

Posted by Mr_Pinchy

LOL at your pic. 😂😂😂

Its the perfect pic to accompany this thread and all the fears in it, loss of freedom, uncertainty as to what the future will bring because present is just fine and shakeups arent always for the better....

A little girl clinging to a flower is just beyond perfect in this situation. 😇

#edit: wtf its back to the hearse mobile.

It’s dorthey from wizard of oz lolol

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Okay Dorothy, here's my 2 cents:

if he aims well, dont fuss about the toilet seat cover being down.

It is a source of great pride for us, "straight-shooters" 😀

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@LadyNeptune
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We’ve talked about it.

Even went so far as to look at places together.

But I’m adamant that we need our own private space. He needs a garage, I need a garden.

I don’t want to move in and have issues like finances and space create strain in the relationship.

Our offices are on opposite sides of la meaning we’d both double+ our commute.

He’s still finishing school. We are both workaholics. If we move in together we’d ironically see each other less (if you don’t count crashing out in the same bed).

I’m content right now as is. Once I’m able to get down to 2days a week of office time and he’s done with school it might make a lot more sense.

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Posted by Lovelyy

I’ll say wait until you guys are fully committed and ready to take it to the next level in your relationship (engaged). If u do believe in marriage.From my experience didn’t end well. Yes it does make your relationship more serious. Wish you guys best of luck tho.

Ah. Yeah I'm not sure if it'll get more serious. I'm not really sure if I care either. Like don't get me wrong I love the pisces and he loves me I just don't know if I believe in marriage or would marry him. Maybe that matters if you say yes to living with someone at this age?

I've been looking it as just a nice offer to have a Roomate who you sleep with. Maybe I should ponder it more...

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@Sag898
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Posted by Mr_Pinchy

Posted by Sag898

Posted by Mr_Pinchy

LOL at your pic. 😂😂😂

Its the perfect pic to accompany this thread and all the fears in it, loss of freedom, uncertainty as to what the future will bring because present is just fine and shakeups arent always for the better....

A little girl clinging to a flower is just beyond perfect in this situation. 😇

#edit: wtf its back to the hearse mobile.

It’s dorthey from wizard of oz lolol

Okay Dorothy, here's my 2 cents:

if he aims well, dont fuss about the toilet seat cover being down.

It is a source of great pride for us, "straight-shooters" 😀

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Great advice lol

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@Sag898
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Posted by LadyNeptune

We’ve talked about it.

Even went so far as to look at places together.

But I’m adamant that we need our own private space. He needs a garage, I need a garden.

I don’t want to move in and have issues like finances and space create strain in the relationship.

Our offices are on opposite sides of la meaning we’d both double+ our commute.

He’s still finishing school. We are both workaholics. If we move in together we’d ironically see each other less (if you don’t count crashing out in the same bed).

I’m content right now as is. Once I’m able to get down to 2days a week of office time and he’s done with school it might make a lot more sense.

Sounds about right

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Posted by MyStarsShine

Posted by saggurl88

I lived with mine and when I get into another relationship I will live with him too. I love having someone within my grasp. Your best friend with you always.

That made me feel claustrophobic lol 😳

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Well I work long hours. I never saw him all day/ every day. Just getting filled when I needed it, the rest of the time he can go do his own thing.

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Posted by saggurl88

Posted by MyStarsShine

Posted by saggurl88

I lived with mine and when I get into another relationship I will live with him too. I love having someone within my grasp. Your best friend with you always.

That made me feel claustrophobic lol 😳

Well I work long hours. I never saw him all day/ every day. Just getting filled when I needed it, the rest of the time he can go do his own thing.

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Oh right....when you said "always" I thought you meant all the time

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Posted by MyStarsShine

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Posted by MyStarsShine

Posted by saggurl88

I lived with mine and when I get into another relationship I will live with him too. I love having someone within my grasp. Your best friend with you always.

That made me feel claustrophobic lol 😳

Well I work long hours. I never saw him all day/ every day. Just getting filled when I needed it, the rest of the time he can go do his own thing.

Oh right....when you said "always" I thought you meant all the time

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Always meant more "whenever I want" 😄

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Posted by Sag898

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We’ve talked about it.

Even went so far as to look at places together.

But I’m adamant that we need our own private space. He needs a garage, I need a garden.

I don’t want to move in and have issues like finances and space create strain in the relationship.

Our offices are on opposite sides of la meaning we’d both double+ our commute.

He’s still finishing school. We are both workaholics. If we move in together we’d ironically see each other less (if you don’t count crashing out in the same bed).

I’m content right now as is. Once I’m able to get down to 2days a week of office time and he’s done with school it might make a lot more sense.

Sounds about right

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Its gonna happen but we both need like 18months to get our shit together.

Plus I love where I'm living rn and want to stay here another year, bare minimum.

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@Sag898
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Posted by LadyNeptune

Posted by Sag898

Posted by LadyNeptune

We’ve talked about it.

Even went so far as to look at places together.

But I’m adamant that we need our own private space. He needs a garage, I need a garden.

I don’t want to move in and have issues like finances and space create strain in the relationship.

Our offices are on opposite sides of la meaning we’d both double+ our commute.

He’s still finishing school. We are both workaholics. If we move in together we’d ironically see each other less (if you don’t count crashing out in the same bed).

I’m content right now as is. Once I’m able to get down to 2days a week of office time and he’s done with school it might make a lot more sense.

Sounds about right

Its gonna happen but we both need like 18months to get our shit together.

Plus I love where I'm living rn and want to stay here another year, bare minimum.

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He's a gem right? Do you guys think you'll get married?

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8 Years1,000+ PostsSagittarius

Posted by Unwording

Posted by Sag898

Posted by Lovelyy

I’ll say wait until you guys are fully committed and ready to take it to the next level in your relationship (engaged). If u do believe in marriage.From my experience didn’t end well. Yes it does make your relationship more serious. Wish you guys best of luck tho.

Ah. Yeah I'm not sure if it'll get more serious. I'm not really sure if I care either. Like don't get me wrong I love the pisces and he loves me I just don't know if I believe in marriage or would marry him. Maybe that matters if you say yes to living with someone at this age?

I've been looking it as just a nice offer to have a Roomate who you sleep with. Maybe I should ponder it more...

The problem with that is emotions can get involved. Even if you're good at keeping yours in check, there's no guarantee for the other person. And if the break isn't amicable, things can get pretty nasty.

Just something to keep in mind.

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Forsure, my feelings are involved just I don't know where this could go and I don't really know what he thinks either. Thanks, I'll def think about that though

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Posted by Sag898

Posted by LadyNeptune

Posted by Sag898

Posted by LadyNeptune

We’ve talked about it.

Even went so far as to look at places together.

But I’m adamant that we need our own private space. He needs a garage, I need a garden.

I don’t want to move in and have issues like finances and space create strain in the relationship.

Our offices are on opposite sides of la meaning we’d both double+ our commute.

He’s still finishing school. We are both workaholics. If we move in together we’d ironically see each other less (if you don’t count crashing out in the same bed).

I’m content right now as is. Once I’m able to get down to 2days a week of office time and he’s done with school it might make a lot more sense.

Sounds about right

Its gonna happen but we both need like 18months to get our shit together.

Plus I love where I'm living rn and want to stay here another year, bare minimum.

He's a gem right? Do you guys think you'll get married?

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Yeah hes a gem. I don't need marriage to have happiness. But I'm also a mutable so I reserve the right to change my mind lol

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Posted by LadyNeptune

Posted by Sag898

Posted by LadyNeptune

Posted by Sag898

Posted by LadyNeptune

We’ve talked about it.

Even went so far as to look at places together.

But I’m adamant that we need our own private space. He needs a garage, I need a garden.

I don’t want to move in and have issues like finances and space create strain in the relationship.

Our offices are on opposite sides of la meaning we’d both double+ our commute.

He’s still finishing school. We are both workaholics. If we move in together we’d ironically see each other less (if you don’t count crashing out in the same bed).

I’m content right now as is. Once I’m able to get down to 2days a week of office time and he’s done with school it might make a lot more sense.

Sounds about right

Its gonna happen but we both need like 18months to get our shit together.

Plus I love where I'm living rn and want to stay here another year, bare minimum.

He's a gem right? Do you guys think you'll get married?

Yeah hes a gem. I don't need marriage to have happiness. But I'm also a mutable so I reserve the right to change my mind lol

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LOL yep that mutable life

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11 Years1,000+ PostsAquarius

Posted by LethalFantasia

Didn't read through this long thread but here's my take on it

If you want to marry him one day, avoid moving in with him at all costs

Why would a man want to marry you when he's basically already getting all the benefits that come with being married to you without having to make the commitment?

Just my two cents!

Hm I‘d highly recommend moving in together first. It‘s never the same staying here and there a few nights. You see the true face of someone once you move together, share responsibilities (rent, cleaning etc) etc

you def want to know if that works out before marrying someone! People aren‘t behaving the same when they know they can go to their own place whenever they feel like. Living together means working on whatever happens together because well, you live together and can‘t just say „I‘ll see you maybe in a week“ you gotta work that shit out. Good preparation for marriage!

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I think it’s a good idea. Why to pay for two places when you are always in each other house. It just makes sense. Unless you enjoy having your own space and you don’t see each other a lot.

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11 Years1,000+ PostsLeo

I live with my boyfriend, we waited until it was official. And i love living with him it’s like hanging out with your bestfriend everyday. We do bicker about dishes and laundry but honestly that’s nothing.

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I can't imagine sharing a bed every night with someone, it would do my head in lol. I've lived with three men and two of them snored loudly😐 and the other one had restless leg syndrome. I know it's not right for me.....I'm too free spirited.

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I thought I'd hate it at first, because I've lived on my own for so long. I love my space and that's why I never did roomies for long in the past.

But right now I can't imagine myself living on my own.......well, actually I can, but it'll be an extremely different experience than it was before.

And now that, well.........

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I don't see myself living alone for a very long time. The only thing I still have to watch out for is my penchant for nudity lol. With a full house next door, unscheduled visits are par for the course. Big Momma has gotten an eyeful of me once or twice.

But hey, at 34 I've never looked better. And us Fishies men got the fountain of youth going on.

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Posted by MyStarsShine

I can't imagine sharing a bed every night with someone, it would do my head in lol. I've lived with three men and two of them snored loudly😐 and the other one had restless leg syndrome. I know it's not right for me.....I'm too free spirited.

I laughed out loud @ " what would do to my head "

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I thought I'd hate it at first, because I've lived on my own for so long. I love my space and that's why I never did roomies for long in the past.

But right now I can't imagine myself living on my own.......well, actually I can, but it'll be an extremely different experience than it was before.

And now that, well.........

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I don't see myself living alone for a very long time. The only thing I still have to watch out for is my penchant for nudity lol. With a full house next door, unscheduled visits are par for the course. Big Momma has gotten an eyeful of me once or twice.

But hey, at 34 I've never looked better. And us Fishies men got the fountain of youth going on.

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You are MS right?

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I have never lived with anyone. I like my own space. The men are usually more excited about this than me. I always apprehend it but somehow it never happened lol.

I feel like it would kill all the romance there is no mystery anymore. It's like bleh.

I like the idea of having separate bedrooms at least but people think it's negative and means you don't love them or something.

Is that because of my aqua moon, dunno.

I can see that. Mystery is fun

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I thought I'd hate it at first, because I've lived on my own for so long. I love my space and that's why I never did roomies for long in the past.

But right now I can't imagine myself living on my own.......well, actually I can, but it'll be an extremely different experience than it was before.

And now that, well.........

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I don't see myself living alone for a very long time. The only thing I still have to watch out for is my penchant for nudity lol. With a full house next door, unscheduled visits are par for the course. Big Momma has gotten an eyeful of me once or twice.

But hey, at 34 I've never looked better. And us Fishies men got the fountain of youth going on.

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You are MS right?

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Holy insinuation, sister!! God forbid!!!

Well......I would be if I was single. The past couple years have been a helluva confidence boost.

But right now, no. I just like how it feels to be naked. Especially during spring/summer, gets excruciatingly hot around here. I also suffer from heat intolerance, can't handle anything above 34C. Feels amazing to have the air hitting my bare skin all over.

You should watch Adara Michaels' Jerry Springer episode "I refuse to wear clothes". It's strangely educational. People see nudity and automatically assume it's sexual. Like "oh look at my boobs or dick". No, it's got nothing to do with that. It feels awesome to be naked.

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I thought I'd hate it at first, because I've lived on my own for so long. I love my space and that's why I never did roomies for long in the past.

But right now I can't imagine myself living on my own.......well, actually I can, but it'll be an extremely different experience than it was before.

And now that, well.........

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I don't see myself living alone for a very long time. The only thing I still have to watch out for is my penchant for nudity lol. With a full house next door, unscheduled visits are par for the course. Big Momma has gotten an eyeful of me once or twice.

But hey, at 34 I've never looked better. And us Fishies men got the fountain of youth going on.

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You are MS right?

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Holy insinuation, sister!! God forbid!!!

Well......I would be if I was single. The past couple years have been a helluva confidence boost.

But right now, no. I just like how it feels to be naked. Especially during spring/summer, gets excruciatingly hot around here. I also suffer from heat intolerance, can't handle anything above 34C. Feels amazing to have the air hitting my bare skin all over.

You should watch Adara Michaels' Jerry Springer episode "I refuse to wear clothes". It's strangely educational. People see nudity and automatically assume it's sexual. Like "oh look at my boobs or dick". No, it's got nothing to do with that. It feels awesome to be naked.

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Fair enough

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@libralionfish
7 Years

If I had my way I'd live apart like Jack & Sally did. The routine of living together gets boring and intrusive ... But here I am, doing it today. SMH.

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Curious to see/read how many people share the sense of dread and foreboding at the mere thought of their lives being “invaded”- for the lack of better words- by those whom they themselves chose to apparently be their SO.

While I can appreciate the need for space myself (and a lot of it), I feel as though an element has to be missing from the relationship if said partnership makes you feel claustrophobic.

As for the actual question in the OP... yes, I would...provided we have separate sleeping chambers and ideally separate bathrooms but the latter is negotiable.

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I thought I'd hate it at first, because I've lived on my own for so long. I love my space and that's why I never did roomies for long in the past.

But right now I can't imagine myself living on my own.......well, actually I can, but it'll be an extremely different experience than it was before.

And now that, well.........

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I don't see myself living alone for a very long time. The only thing I still have to watch out for is my penchant for nudity lol. With a full house next door, unscheduled visits are par for the course. Big Momma has gotten an eyeful of me once or twice.

But hey, at 34 I've never looked better. And us Fishies men got the fountain of youth going on.

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You are MS right?

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Holy insinuation, sister!! God forbid!!!

Well......I would be if I was single. The past couple years have been a helluva confidence boost.

But right now, no. I just like how it feels to be naked. Especially during spring/summer, gets excruciatingly hot around here. I also suffer from heat intolerance, can't handle anything above 34C. Feels amazing to have the air hitting my bare skin all over.

You should watch Adara Michaels' Jerry Springer episode "I refuse to wear clothes". It's strangely educational. People see nudity and automatically assume it's sexual. Like "oh look at my boobs or dick". No, it's got nothing to do with that. It feels awesome to be naked.

Fair enough

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In case you wonder, no my man doesn't follow suit but I do make him take his shirt off as often as I can. And I encourage him to sleep naked. I always sleep naked anyway.

PS: that's a shortened censored edit of the episode, but I got the full uncensored one. Let me know if you want it

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