fun than living apart -- I'd say you're better off getting a roommate.  Or a dog. Share this: 3 Responses to "Get a Room(Mate?)" I agree. You don't learn THAT much more about the person after marriage (at least not the key stuff). The little tidbits aren't a big deal if you have a solid base, trust and good communication from before. Although this probably would depend on how long you date the person before you get married. I agree you shouldn't move in with someone for the wrong reasons- cheaper rent, loneliness etc. You should move in with someone if you know them well already, love them, they're one of your best friends and you want to move on with your life with them. If you move in for the right reasons there shouldn't be any startling revelations about them (e.g. they are a horder, they do crack on Fri night etc. But living together does bring you closer. Why? Because you get to see them in their quiet moments, their down time when no one is judging them, early in the morning and late at night when all their defenses are down and they share things and give you more insight into what makes them tick, their goals, their dreams, what scares them, what gets them excited, what keeps them going. There is no right reason to or not to move in with someone. It's a gamble... hopefully it pays off but if it doesn't at the very