hi everyone!
I’m 22F and my boyfriend is 22M. We’ve been together for about a year, and we’re both graduating college this spring. We’re planning to move to a new city for work, and we’ve been talking seriously about getting a place together.
For context: I’ve had a pretty rough roommate situation throughout college. Nothing unbearable, just someone a bit passive aggressive and messy.. it has kind of turned me off from living with roommates ever again. (I have had quire a few roommates from living in a dorm, sorority, and summer internships, etc… all but this one have been good!!)
My boyfriend and I have a strong relationship, we communicate well, rarely fight, spend most days of the week with one another, raised a cat together, and both of us are pretty responsible. We both have jobs lined up, are financially independent from our parents, know how to cook/clean.
That said, I am starting to second guess things a bit. Are we too young to move in together? Is one year too soon? Are the post grad scaries getting to me? I’m also worried about potential family disapproval, some people in my life might think this is “too fast” or too serious, even though we’re not planning on getting married anytime soon.
I guess I’m trying to balance being practical (shared rent, starting life in a new city together, thinking it would be fun) with being young and potentially making a mistake for a year.
Has anyone been in a similar spot? Would love any advice!! Thanks in advance :)
TL;DR: 22F considering moving in with 22M boyfriend after 1 year together as we both graduate and move to a new city. We’re responsible and get along well, but I’m worried we’re too young / it’s too soon and about family disapproval. Looking for advice/experiences.