Signs It's Time

Have you and your partner been dating for what seems to be an eternity? Have you said I love you so many times the words have lost all meaning? Do you have a special place in their bathroom for your toothbrush? Have you already picked out that Morilee wedding dress? If you said yes to one or all of the above, it may be time to consider moving in together.

This may initially seem like a scary thought, and believe me it is, but here are some signs to help you know if it's time to ditch your Queen West condo and move in to their Leslieville home.

The first and most obvious sign that it's time to move in together is the amount of time you are spending at each others homes. If you can't remember the last time you slept in your own bed or only go back to your house to grab some fresh undies then maybe it's time to join forces and move in together. And, are you doing so without feeling suffocated or pressured? If you spend a lot of time together and it feels completely natural, maybe it's time to start looking at custom designed real estate. Web studies across Canada show that if you spend more than fifty percent of your non-working hours with your partner then it's a good time to consider living together.

Another sign to look for is if when you are talking about moving in together and the subject of how much money you are going to save does not arise. Many people move in together because they think they are going to save a lot of money. That fact aside, it's not a good reason to uproot and start a new life with someone else. If this isn't even an issue, than it seems like you are doing it for the right reasons.

You may also want to consider how you both feel about each other's private things, because once you move in together those things are no longer private. Does he mind if you stock up the bathroom with lady-like products? Or does she mind when you leave your tool box and test weights all over the living room floor? If these kind of things are not even on your radar, then it's another sign you are ready for the big move in.

One last and very simple sign to consider is, is this person your best friend? Yes, I am very much aware of how incredibly lame that sounds but it is something you really need think about. This is the person that you are going to share your life with and they need to be more than just your lover. Sure, great sex round the clock is something we all dream about, but you need to connect with this person a different level.

If you can honestly answer yes to all of the above questions then it's pretty safe to say that you and your partner are ready to take the plunge and move in together. And don't forget to listen to what your gut tells you, it's usually right!