Couples: Must-Discuss Topics Before Moving In Together

July 30, 2017 | By Sarah AuthorMy First Apartment

If you and your significant other (SO, for short) have made the decision to live together, congratulations! It is a very exciting time and a huge step in any romantic relationship. Living together brings a whole new wave of intimacy, partnership, and information into your relationship and is a ton of fun! However, before moving…

A Guide To First Time Living With Your Significant Other

June 8, 2017 | By Dedreanna AuthorMy First Apartment

The time your parents have been dreading is here; you’re finally ready to move in with your Significant Other. It’s an exciting time, and although there are so many things to look forward to, it also may be different than you’re picturing. I got my first apartment with my husband (then fiancé) 7 years ago…

First Apartment Budgeting Boot Camp: Couples

April 21, 2017 | By MFA Editors AuthorMy First Apartment

As promised last week, this is the couples week at the first apartment budgeting boot camp. We’ll try to figure out answers to Rachel’s, Celeste’s and Jimmy’s questions. Rachael Rachael asks: “Do you think $810 would be too much rent for my boyfriend and I together?” See Rachael’s question as a comment to https://www.myfirstapartment.com/2012/08/how-much-should-you-plan-for-utilities/this post.…

Apartment Hunting With Your Significant Other

April 18, 2017 | By Marisa AuthorMy First Apartment

Congrats, you are ready to move in with your significant other! Whether you just made the decision, or are apartment hunting again, looking for apartments with your SO is a completely different beast than looking for yourself. After recently finding my first apartment with my SO, I have compiled a bit of advice and insights…

Moving In Together and Blending Decorating Styles With Your S.O.

June 20, 2016 | By Sarah AuthorMy First Apartment

I’ll admit it. Decorating my apartment was one of the things I was MOST looking forward to when moving into my own place. The only hiccup? I actually first moved into my boyfriend’s place. We were both very excited to live together and it was one of the best decisions we could have made for our…

My First Apartment’s Guide to Moving in With Your Significant Other

July 8, 2015 | By Audra AuthorMy First Apartment

So, you think it’s time to take the leap and move in with your significant other. But, before you dive right in, you’re wondering what you should know and consider before you pop the big “should we move in together?” question. Moving in with your boyfriend/girlfriend is a huge step that can have either a…

8 Rules For Living With Your Significant Other

June 21, 2014 | By Audra AuthorMy First Apartment

Living with your significant other — like living with a roommate — comes with its own set of ups and downs. However, what makes this situation different from just living with a good friend, a relative or a person that you met online is the fact that your romantic relationship gets tangled up in the small day-to-day details…

Moving to First Apartment in Atlanta

May 11, 2014 | By Sarah AuthorMy First Apartment

Last week, I made a big move. No, not big like finishing a marathon or big like having a good hair day. But, big for a college kid who adores their parents and has lived with them forever. I informed my parents that I planned to move out of their home for the summer and…

Should You Move In With Your Significant Other?

April 27, 2014 | By MFA Editors AuthorMy First Apartment

Last year this time we covered some legal and relationship issues of moving in together. As the decision looms for many new grads, our bloggers Melissa and Audra are taking another look at this timely topic. Melissa: If saving money is the primary reason to move in with your romantic partner, stop right there. You’ll…

It’s Over: You and Your Live-In BF/GF Broke Up, with 6 Months Left on Lease

December 7, 2011 | By Alex AuthorMy First Apartment

This is the last part of the series about moving in with a Significant Other, one that we hope you never need. But it’s come to this. You thought the fights might be a normal part of moving in together, but they’re intractable, they’re deeper than that. And now you have six months remaining on…