I have been dating my SO for 2 years now and my only child left at home is off to the University in January?

and my lease is up in May....should I discuss living together or simply acquire a smaller apartment?

2007-11-01T12:41:01Z

SO Means--Significant Other and NO I do not wish to get married

Lov'n IT!2007-11-01T12:34:06Z

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what about marriage? Has that been discussed? I think you should get yourself another apartment.

Al B2007-11-01T12:39:32Z

Talk about looking for a smaller apartment and see what he says. You are too old to get into the moving in together trick if your son is going to a university so wait until love is discussed along with marriage before setting up house with him.

Anonymous2007-11-01T12:55:04Z

First off, congratulations on that last one getting ready to fly out the nest!!

The only thing I shall bring up to consider is this- if your SO does live with you, the dynamics of the relationship will change...

Will he expect you to assume more "wifely duties" as opposed to "girlfriend" type things?? You know what i mean....you may enjoy having a place all to yourself for once in lets face it, a VERY LONG TIME! You have been caring and sacrificing for others for a long time. Perhaps, just for a short while, it should be time for YOU.

Just a thought. The choice ultimately is yours. Good luck Sunbun!!!

nbuck112007-11-01T12:46:09Z

Well if I were you, I would not move in with your "SO" because your only child, might come home, there are all kinds of reasons why your son/daughter might need to come home. I am a firm believer of getting married before living with someone. However it is your choice. You shouldn't have to ask us, you should know what you need to do. If you don't know your not ready IMO~ (in my opinion)

irishlady2007-11-01T12:49:37Z

Get your own place. Don't move in with him or have him move in with you. It will change things. (I know) My SO and me have been together for 2 years but have been living together for the last year. It is different now than what it was before. Good Luck :)

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