It goes without saying that moving in together is a HUGE change in your relationship.  It’s a big decision, so it’s something that you really need to think about and discuss at length to make sure that you are doing what is best for both of you.  Moving in together is exciting, but moving out is like going through a divorce so make sure that it is the right decision.
Here are a few questions to discuss with your significant other before you take the plunge:

Are we doing this because of financial reasons?  This is the biggest mistake that you could …read more

Are you prepared for a medical emergency? Not too long ago, we talked about the importance of having a living will or advance medical directive in place in case you’re incapacitated and can’t make your own medical decisions. But what smaller things can you do to be on the ready?

Know your blood type.
Carry identification on you at all times. Extra Credit: Include the name and phone number of an emergency contact.
Keep a current list of your medications and dosages somewhere accessible.
Keep your doctor’s name and phone number handy, and program them into your phone or PDA.
Make sure you understand …read more