The most useful questions are not designed to prove that you are compatible. They help you notice where you already agree, where different preferences can coexist and where an unspoken assumption could become a recurring problem.
Home and everyday life
- What makes a home feel calm and comfortable to each of us?
- How clean or organized do we expect shared spaces to be?
- Which tasks do we dislike, and how will we divide recurring work?
- How much time at home do we each expect to spend together versus separately?
Money and responsibility
- Which expenses will be shared, and which will remain individual?
- How will we divide costs if our incomes are different?
- What financial commitments or debts should the other person understand?
- What happens if one person loses income or needs to move out?
Privacy, guests and family
- How much notice do we expect before friends or family visit?
- What does privacy mean inside a shared home?
- How often do we want overnight guests?
- Are there cultural or family expectations that will shape the household?
What the move means
One partner may see moving in as practical experimentation while the other sees it as a clear step toward marriage, children or long-term permanence. Neither interpretation should remain assumed.
What does moving in together mean to each of us—and what does it not yet mean?
How to discuss the answers
Answer privately first. When you compare responses, do not rush to solve every difference. Name what is shared, what can coexist, what needs coordination and what requires a real decision before the move.
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