10 Questions to Ask Before Moving in Together

Moving in together is a big step in any relationship. Even if you’ve declared your love to someone, spending nights with them and sharing a mutual space is a totally different situation. If you don’t discuss certain things beforehand, problems will arise and it will make for a stressful living situation. Here are the ultimate questions to ask yourself before moving in with someone.

1. How will you split household expenses?

Figuring out who is paying for what is very important. Having money talks are sometimes awkward, but important for any adult relationship. Discuss if there will be a joint account set up, or if you’ll divide things separately. Having a quick but slightly awkward finances chat is way better than feeling uncomfortable with certain responsibilities.

2. What is the pet policy of the household?

If one of you already has a pet, discuss who will be paying for medical bills and pet care. Are you both bringing a pet into the house? If so, it’s essential they spend time together beforehand so they will get along when sharing a space. It’s also important to establish rules, like if pets will be allowed on counters, couches, or the bed.

3. Whose name will be on the lease?

Will both of you have your name on the lease, or just one. Sure, this might be scary and considered a “break up plan” by some, but it’s still important to have the discussion, since forever isn’t always on the table and it’s important to be realistic.

4. How will chores and meal planning be distributed?

Household tasks certainly aren’t going to do themselves, and it’s important to talk about who will take on what tasks or areas, like garbage, dishes, or the dreaded bathroom deep clean. Maybe one of you focuses on cooking and grocery shopping, while the other does cleaning. If labor is being somewhat fairly divided, that`s what matters most.