Should You Live Together First? 7 Honest Truths About Testing Love Before Marriage

You know that moment when you’re lying in bed at 2 a.m., scrolling through apartments you can’t afford alone, wondering if moving in together is “the next step” or just… convenient? Maybe your lease is ending. Maybe you’re tired of shuttling between two homes with half your clothes always in the wrong closet. Maybe everyone around you is doing it, and you’re wondering if you’re overthinking this.

Here’s the truth: moving in before marriage isn’t a guarantee of anything—not success, not failure, not even clarity. But it is a window. A raw, unfiltered view into how two people navigate money stress, dirty dishes, conflicting sleep schedules, and the small, unsexy moments that actually make up a life together.

Today, I’m walking you through seven honest truths about cohabitation—not to convince you either way, but to help you decide with your eyes wide open. By the end, you’ll know what questions to ask yourself, what patterns to watch for, and how to protect your heart (and your lease) while you figure it out.To read more, tap here