6 Questions You Should Ask Your Partner Before Moving in

Are you really ready to take the next big step?

Even if your partner’s toothbrush and PJs have a permanent place in your apartment, actually moving in together is still a pretty major step. No longer is your space ‘yours’, it’s ‘ours’, and you’ll need to start having boring conversations about buying toilet paper and paying the electricity bill.

So before you make the leap into the unknown, here are six questions we think you should ask your partner over a couple of cheeky tequilas:

So… why are we actually doing this?
Just to make sure that you’re both on the same page, are you just trying to save rent? Are you wanting to make the relationship more ‘official’? Or is one of you living under a false identity and running from the police? It’s always good to know where you stand.

If you could only eat one meal for the rest of your life, what would it be?
This one is good to know because when your partner get stressed and money gets short, this comfort food will be making a regular appearance in your kitchen, whether you like it or not.

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Who’s paying for what?
Obviously you’ll make sure you’re both paying equal share of the house, so working out the particulars early on is super important. Follow this question up with ‘should we have a joint bank account?’ But remember that what works for some couples, might not work for you, so have an open mind.

What’s your strangest habit that I don’t know about?
It may sound cute now, but four months in, this could be the reason for a major meltdown…

How do you feel about furry friends?
If you’re set on getting a pooch at some point but your partner has other ideas, it’s best to deal with that upfront rather than six months in when you arrive home with an adorable Labrador puppy in your arms.

Do you have any secret kids, whopping debt, hidden spouses, money in the Cayman Islands or toenail collections I should know about?
Chances are your partner won’t answer the last part honestly, but hey, it doesn’t hurt to ask, right?