What Really Happens When You Move In With Your Boyfriend or Girlfriend
Moving in with your significant other is a huge step in your relationship. When you love each other and you feel you're ready to share a place, you're in for a relationship experience like you've never had before. Spoiler: there are ups and downs (but mostly ups). These are 16 realities every couple that lives together experiences.
You Can Be Naked as Much as You Want
Clothing is optional at all times.
Every Night Is Date Night
Couch + wine = date night.
You Realize There Actually Are Some Things You Didn't Know Before
You'll find out when you're unpacking boxes . . .
You Will Hop in the Shower Together All the Time
It saves water and time!
You Get Real, Real Comfortable With Each Other
Opening the door while he's pooping so you can steal the iPad? The norm.
Except Your BF Might Not Ever Be Comfortable With the Fact That You Do, in Fact, Poop
Sorry, babe. Girls are humans too!
You'll Have a Personal Masseuse at All Times
. . . or (most likely) you'll become one.
You Can Have Sex Whenever You Want
Worrying about your roommates walking in at any time? Not anymore.
. . . and Wherever You Want
Hallway? Kitchen? The possibilities are endless.
You Will Fight Over the TV
Bravo vs. ESPN is a constant struggle.
Sometimes, All You Want Is Personal Space
Can you come back later?
You'll Drive Each Other Crazy at Times
But you'll talk through your arguments because you can't just get up to go home. Ultimately, your communication will get stronger.
You'll Stop All Attempts to Be Sexy When You Go to Bed
He or she better love you in your retainer and old pajamas.
The Heat and Air Conditioning Will Be Constant Sources of Arguments
He's sweating, you're freezing, but there's only one thermostat.
But Through the Ups and Downs, You'll Get to Fall Asleep Together Every Night
And Wake Up Next to Each Other
And it's the best thing ever.