1. Discuss how much you can each contribute financially.
Before you move in together, it's important to have a discussion about finances. You'll need to decide how much each person can contribute to rent, bills, and other expenses. It's also important to discuss financial goals and how you'll handle money if one person makes more than the other.
2. Decide where to live.
You'll need to decide where you're going to live together. If you're renting, you'll need to find a place that's within your budget. If you're buying a home, you'll need to decide who will be responsible for what portion of the mortgage.
3. Decide what to do with existing stuff.
If you're moving in together, you'll need to decide what to do with your existing stuff. You may need to sell some things, donate others, and figure out a way to combine your belongings.
4. Talk about household responsibilities.
Before you move in together, it's important to have a discussion about household responsibilities. You'll need to decide who will be responsible for tasks like cooking, cleaning, laundry, and grocery shopping.
5. Talk about emotional labor.
Emotional labor is the work that goes into managing emotions and relationships. It's important to discuss who will be responsible for tasks like planning social events, checking in with family members, and being the emotional support for the relationship.
6. Develop a plan for paying bills.
You'll need to develop a plan for how you're going to pay bills when you move in together. You'll need to decide who will be responsible for which bills and how you're going to handle bill-paying if one person makes more money than the other.