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In our generation, Live-in Relationship is not a new thing. In fact, it’s been quite common now, especially after the Supreme Court’s Judgement stating that an adult couple has a right to live together without marriage.
Although, when it comes to Live-in Relationships, different people have different opinions. While some believe it is an opportunity to know about your partner before making a lifetime decision; some believe it’s spoiling our generation’s thinking towards marriage.
So, what is the actual conclusion? Is it good to be in a Live-in Relationship? or is it bad?
We will discuss it in today’s blog where we will be talking about the good and the bad of Live-in Relationships!
So, without beating around the bush, let us begin!
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Let us look at some of the advantages which comes with live-in relationships:
1. Okay, so one of the major advantages of live-in relationships is the chance to know each other better. When you guys live together, you can’t hide your true self from each other and show what you actually are. Moreover, living together also helps you to know about the cute habits of the person, what they like and what they don’t, how they like their pasta to be, etc. etc. Isn’t it cool to know so much about the person you love?
2. Another reason live-in relationships are so popular among the millennial is that it’s an eye-opener for us. When you live with the person, you get to test your compatibility with the person. This can pretty much help you make the decision if you can spend the rest of your life with them.
3. The next good factor of a live-in relationship is freedom from responsibilities. If you don’t feel you are getting along, you can just pack your bags, leave and move on with your life. No need of a divorce, no societal pressure and no need of a paperwork. It will surely break your heart, but is much better than getting a divorce, right?
4. Lastly, with the fast pacing lives, it’s been quite difficult for the love birds to get some time out for themselves. This is also becoming one of the main reasons people get separated. However, when you live together, you don’t need to get time out of your regular schedule. No matter how busy your day was, you know you will end up in their arms at the end of the day (which will make everything worth it!)
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Since everything has a bad side to it, let us look at the cons of being in a live-in relationship:
1. One of the major disadvantages which come with live-in relationships is social censure. Most of the people in society (especially the older generation) criticises couples who live together before marriage. Live-in relationship is considered as a curse by the society which is totally unacceptable for most of them.
2. The biggest advantage of living together is also one of the biggest disadvantages: a lack of commitment. Mostly couple prefers living together because they don’t want to commit to their partners (as done in marriages). in that case, when couples fight, it may lead to separation as opposed to a marriage where they try to solve things to save their marriage.
3. Lack of privacy is also one of the bad which comes with live-in relationships. Although at first, you might like the commotion of being together 24X7, sharing all the moments together; it may feel suffocating to the other person after a while. Some may also feel the lack of personal space and monotony in their relationship, which can spoil the relationship.
4. The final disadvantage of living together (which might not be for all) is the guilt and depression which comes after splitting. It may become difficult for one of the partners to move on after living together for so long.
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All in all, whether a live-in relationship is good or bad completely depends on your preference and idea of commitment. While living together helps you make decision of compatibility with the person, it may also lack commitment in a relationship.
Whether you should live together or not is totally your and your partner’s decision. It doesn’t matter if you live together or apart, as long as you both love each other.
So, consider all the pros and cons of live-in relationship and make the decision which suits you better!
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One of the most common concern between today’s generation is wondering when is the right time to get into a live-in relationship. Is it okay to start living together after 6 months? or should we wait for at least 1 year?
Well, the answer is it doesn’t matter! The longevity of a relationship does not depend on how slow or fast you go in a relationship. It just depends on how you vibe with the person. Personally, I have seen people getting into a live-in relationship within 6 months of their relationship and ending up together forever.
Hence, it doesn’t matter if you are in a relationship for 6 months or 6 years, if you are ready, go for it! Although, it is better to decide with your partner and think carefully about the decision you are going to make.
P.S. I would recommend ditching the idea of living together if you have been together since past one week 😛
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So, with that, I end up my blog for today. I hope this blog would help you make the correct decision about your relationship.
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