What to do?

I've been thinking recently & debating about something. Its new to me, I haven't been in this situation before. I'm excited but yet at the same time so many thoughts at the same time. I'm not sure if its doubt or being nervous or something.

Me & my boyfriend I met from CS are planning on moving in together. He wants me to move into his place. In some ways I don't want too. Its not as tho I don't want to live with him....I do! The problem for me is location. The problem for him is his mortgage will be finished in 3yrs

It would be nice if we had our own place....our first place together. If we stay at his place I won't feel as tho its ours...but his. He lives in a small town & I live in the city. At the moment I don't have a vehicle & there's no public transportation where he lives. But where I live there is.

So if we decide to live there, I would feel isolated, & that I'm losing my freedom & independence....in a way. I don't want to rely on him for transportation & being close to public transportation will help me get around. Plus it'll be hard for me to work if can't get around.

I've asked around & someone mentioned that its possible to carry your mortgage when you decide to move before the mortgage is up. And you can use it for or combine it towards a new place. Not sure of all the details tho... I (we) have to look into it & see the options.

If I live there I would have to change my job....I have no problem doing that since I'm ready for a change. It would be nice to have a Monday to Friday job with wknds off. I work evenings & wknds at the moment. He works days & every wknd off.

At the moment I've voiced some of my concerns, but he's away at work. So when he comes back, we can discuss it more. But I feel so many things all at once. I'm excited, nervous, confused alittle. But I don't want to feel I'm making a mistake. I don't want to wait until his mortgage is paid off before we move in together.

We both should make compromises, but I'm feeling like I am & he's not. Its a big step for us. And I'm ready but.... I haven't lived with a guy before...this is new to me. Lol :) When two move in together...should it matter where they live? Who moves where? Should they start from scratch & find a place together?

Any advice/suggestions/ideas?
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Put a ring on that lonely finger first...wave
its better to move into a new place and have a new bed ect , as if you move into his bed , you'd be woundering ...how many drunken women has been in there and what are you going to find under the bed ...wave
Rueva...what's a ring gotta do with moving in together? Perhaps that may be possible in the future dunno grin

Virgo...I've looked under his bed....I haven't seen any drunken women there! tongue laugh grin
Okay i think you should put some money aside so if it fails down the track you will be able to move into a place of your own again.You have to take the chance thats life. Im not being negative im just saying you wouldnt want to find it didnt work and you were trapped in misery. So good luck J.M.O.cheers wine thumbs up wave
Dear zweet, I am happy for you that you found someone you fell in love with, I think that it won't hurt to try as long as you make sure that you will still have a good job and some independency .. Live your life and be happy, don't think too much life is too short kiss teddybear
wow a womn who dosent want to be in control , over here thats all the women want to do ...wave
Wafwotom...I've been putting money aside the last couple years. I know you're not trying to be negative. Life can be unpredictable at times. If it doesn't work out...I know I can start all over....living on my own since I've already done so. I read somewhere that one of the smartest things a woman can do is live on her own before she lives with a man. At the moment everything is going good. yay grin Thanks! hug
I only gave you the same treatment that women give me here ....thats why I'm looking overseas to find someone who hasent grown up here ....good luck and I hope he buys a nice hummer for you ..banana
Virgo.....unfortunately there are both men & women who want to be in control. I'm not one of them...but I want to be in control of my life. I don't want to be in a relationship where I'm being controlled or I'm controlling him. I'm in a relationship to love & to be loved. Those who want to control have issues!
its not about controlling but I think his problem is genuine so no harm in moving with him for some time and if it does not work out you can wait for 3years till he is free it all depends on how much you love him and what are you ready to do for him
Hi african...its been along time! How rya? I'm glad I found someone...for awhile I thought I wouldn't. Yes life is short & I should take a chance. There are pros & cons with a lot of stuff. I do see a future with him. Bit I don't want to feel I'm losing something important just to be with him. He's a great guy & I don't want to lose him because I feel I'm losing my independence dunno
thats why I've been single since 1987 , I'm still saying no to them , wave
Virgo...are you sayinng all women from where uou are...are contolling?? Wow...really? I hope you find love that you deserve....she is out there...you two haven't found each other yet. Thanks! hug
I've been having a love affair with another member here , so it would be nice if it works out in the end ...teddybear
and its winter where she lives ...gift teddybear
India....I do love hime & I have no problem moving in together living with him. Its just ithat a few things are bothering me alittle. I dlnt want to feel any regrets. His concerns are genuine...I can see from his point of view...about his mortgage. But there are some things that just need to be worked out. And waiting 3yrs to live with him seems like a long time.
Virgo...I wish you luck. I hope your expectations aren't unrealistic confused laugh ..... so you're having a love affair rya!! How interesting hmmm
be proactive. obtain your driving license and buy a car. that way u can go around no matter where u're living.

'I'd feel like living in his place not mine etc etc'

ermm... it will be as u said for all practical purposes but it definitely ain't a good attitude assuming u n him r planning to get married one day (said that cause u do sound to me the type to make that mistake). Anyhow, if it is a serious thing, u guys should have the 'ours' attitude rather than the 'his' and 'mine' one.

dunno
Personaly, there seems to be, to much doubt in your mind at the moment, mind you this is your first time, so why not make him wait another year, if he loves you that much he will wait forever... wave
ZWEET I THINK YOU HAVE ANSWERED A LOT OF YOUR OWN QUESTIONS YOU HAVE MENTIONED MOVIN IN BUT NOT HOW FAR YOU GONNA MOVE IS IT SO FAR YOU WILL HAVE NO CONTACT PHYSICALLY WITH FAMILY AND FRIENDS IF THIS IS SO WILL YOU BE ABLE TO HANDLE THAT ,I THINK YOUR DILEMMA IS FACED BY SO MANY PEOPLE THEY HAVE THEIR OWN SECURITY AND ARE AFRAID TO LEAVE IT ITS A HUGE DECISION I HOPE WHATEVER YOU DECIDE IT WORKS FOR YOU IM SURE LOTS PEOPLE WILL WANT TO KNOW wave
AND FOR YOU A SONG
Zweet..I know exactly what you mean as ive been there.I lived with someone for 2 years (I made the mistake of moving in to her place)Well to say it didnt work is an understatement as i always got the feeling i was some kind of a lodger,ie watching where i put my guitar, making sure i did not make a mess or scratch the furniture etc etc..the list goes on...it was all very controlling...never again! Funny thing is that we got on so well before we did move in together..Next time it will be my placegrin or a NEW place we can share.
Anyway i wish you all the best in your decision.handshake
Dear zweety hug I know it could be a hard decision, and you're right, I don't think you would feel good if you compromised with things you feel they are important, regretting anything later would be the worst feeling among anything else ..

Take your time and think then, I am probably not the best to give any advice regarding this matter :) and I am sure you will choose the best for yourself, I remember you as being a wise and smart person teddybear beer
HEY RAVENSGOLD I SEE WHERE YOU COMING FROM BEEN THERE BUT LAST TIME MY EX MOVED IN HERE THEN IT TURNED SOUR NOW ALL I SEE IN THIS HOUSE ARE BAD MEMORIES SO MAYBE BEING ABLE WALK AWAY HAS AN ADVANTAGE
ZWEET I AM ALSO THINKING OF A BIG MOVE NOT WITH SOMEONE BUT AWAY AND ITS HUGE DECISION AND I AM SO CONFUSED TOO SO I SHARE YOUR PAIN wave
Sounds like he will need to rent out his place to cover the mortgage payments for 3 years...If he is prepared to do this...Some people think renting is dead money...That's possibly why he has a mortgage in the first place...It's a commitment he has...And when he's finished paying the mortgage...what then...sell the house, rent it further or both move in...Will you be getting a joint mortgage if you move in together...Is he facing losing an asset to gain a debt...but so are you if you leave your job...How about a long holiday together, see how you get on away from the discussions...
Mike....Good point there!..At least as you say i was able to walk away and start afresh but the other person was left with the bad memories etc...in their houseblues
Hi Zweet! wave I agree with waf...life is about change and relationships evolve, but, to have a "nest egg" just in case things don't work, well I think that's a must. hug Good Luck!
Maybe he can rent out his house until the mortgage is finished and the two of you rent a new place in the city together. wine
Athenamike.....I'm in the process of getting my lisence. At the moment I don't have a vehicle because I can't afford it. In time I will have a vehicle....when exactly I don't know. Right now we're talking about living together, not marriage. One step at a time. But the thought has crossed my mind tho. You can't rush a good relationship. handshake
Mike....its not a huge distance, its a small town outside the city. But there's no public transportation that goes to & from. When you don't have a vehicle it feels like a big distance. I don't want to depend on hime for driving me around. Until I get a vehicle it will be an adjustment. As I currently live in the city....I rely on public transportation to get around.

I can still see my friends & family, but not as much as I would like. It will be an adjustment for me, as its new for me. There are things that still need to be worked out, but in time it will. I'll keep ya posted.
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