ADVICE: How early is too early

A reader asks if she should move in with her boyfriend

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Dear Marlowe,

I want to get an apartment with my boyfriend but i’m 22 and i’m afraid it won’t be socially acceptable. We are generally best friends and we would be saving so much. Also we both are together a lot anyway and don’t have good living situations right now (roommates/parents) Should I wait/get a girl roommate who would be a stranger or move in with a MAN.

-Living & Loving

Dear Living,

There are so few things that I am unequivocal about and this is one of them. I understand the urge to cohabitate! It relieves financial strain and in one way makes things much easier.