There’s always this debate about living together before you say I do. Today, we will talk about why you should really consider it and what exactly are the benefits of living together. If you look past the idea of sexual immorality, psychologists say it might be the best thing for your relationship.
Here are 5 reasons to consider living together before you say I do
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1. You’ll see what marriage could really be like
Living together is like a test run for what marriage could be like. You’ll see each other in a new light and learn more about your quirks and excesses. Nothing puts marriage into perspective like seeing the future.
2. You will figure out splitting responsibilities
Who does the dishes and who washes the car? Who handles NEPA bill and who will deal with LAWMA? What bills go to who and other things. You basically fine-tune any last minute living details that can make a new couple stressed.
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3. You’ll understand each others’ spending habits
Finance can be a big issue in marriage. Finding out after the wedding that bae spends more than half his income on NAIRABET can turn the meekest woman into a monster. So, find out if he’ll be gambling away your children’s’ future before you say I do.
4. You’ll get better at communicating
Communication grows with time spent together, and not just physically talking. Lack of intimacy and knowledge of habits are usually what strains a marriage to the breaking point and causes divorce in early marriages. Avoid this by living together and working out the kinks before you say I do.
(Photo: Tyler Perry’s Temptation)
5. You’ll get to understand each others’ sexual preferences
This is where all the cobwebs in your eyes clear out and you realise the choking once in a while is a permanent thing. Maybe you’ll even find his secret stash of handcuffs, ropes, and whips. So know now before forever starts.
These reasons and a lot more are why you should try living together for a few months before you say I do. A broken courtship is better than divorce and baby daddy drama. Speaking of which, this is how to thrive after a divorce.
Source: Lifestyle.NG