In love?

Moving in with your significant other is a huge emotional, physical and sensitive change in your life. It shows your level of committment, the value you place in your relationship and that you love that person whole-heartedly.

If you have agreed to moving in with your partner, if they have brought it up in a conversation or if it has been in the back of your mind lately, regardless, your relationship is about to change, for better or worse.

There are tons of cons that should be considered before anyone takes a trip down fantasy lane. Moving in with the love of your life takes some adjusting.

What if he snores? What if she doesn't do the dishes? What if they spend money to quickly? What if he clips his toenails on our bed? Does not sound like a day at the beach does it.

Communication is key at this point in your relationship. If the things that are vitally important are not discussed then you will find that your pre-marital coexsiting is not all you thought it would be.

It is not all about you anymore. There is you and there is him now, and everything revolves around your new life that you both created together. It is the end of your self-dependence, your freedom, your no-strings-attached, stay-out-till-4-in-the-morning happiness. Are you ready?

A lot of people figure out that they are ready for this step, but are not sure if it too soon to be socially acceptable. Much like the act of falling in love, the time-table is of equal importance.

Your parents would probably be ecstatic if the move took place after an engagement, your grandmother would approve after a wedding, but you and your partner feel like it is a step in the right direction for your relationship. So what do you do now?

Regardless of the physical presence of time, what you and your partner should focus on is if you both are emotionally ready for the move, and if you are both in a financial situation that could provide for two people. Whether you come to that conclusion two years into your relationship or two months, if the facts are there, access them and come to a decision.

Another thing to consider about moving in with the second half of your heart is that they will always be there whenever the mood strikes. It would be wise to discuss the plan if your new found libreties become to excessive or result in that adorable pitter-patter of little feet.

Yeah, the cons are sort of daunting. But it is better than being uninformed. Remember that you are basically creating a family with your boyfriend or girlfriend by moving in together. You are one step away from marriage, almost.