Moving in with your significant other can be kinda scary… It’s a big life decision and a huge commitment, especially if it’s your first time not living with your parents. 

But living with your boyfriend can be super exciting and make moving out a lot less scary. What’s better than getting to hang out with your guy every day? 

1. You get to know each other a little too well.

Maybe your bf leaves his dirty laundry around the house or maybe he insists on doing the dishes once he’s done eating. There are just some things you never really know about your S/O until you live with them.

2. Ground rules are a must.

Just like having any other roommate or even living with your parents, you’re going to have ground rules. 

A word of advice? Don’t. Push. This. Off. Remember that dirty laundry that’s scattered around your house? It wouldn’t be a problem if you set ground rules!

3. Fighting is inevitable.

Especially when you spend so much time together. Who knew it’d drive me nuts when my guy leaves the toilet seat up? Who knew he hates it when my hair gets everywhere in the shower? 

Sometimes fights are started over the littlest things and you’ll look back on it and think it’s dumb, but…

4. Pick your battles strategically. 

Living with your S/O means that any problems you have get addressed and hopefully solved. You learn that you can’t just ignore an issue and hope it goes away. Learning how to solve issues and talk things out can really help strengthen your relationship. 

5. Personal space is NECESSARY!

It’s easy to get caught up in the excitement of living with your boyfriend, but too much time together can be overwhelming. Don’t forget to set some time aside for you, your besties, and the things you enjoy! 

6. Household chores become so much more fun.

I would have never thought I’d love folding laundry or going grocery shopping as much as I do now that I live with my boyfriend. Together you spice things up and make it fun. 

7. You’ll have to talk about money sooner or later.

Living together means splitting your rent and utilities. You’re going to have to talk about what you can and cannot afford. 

Maybe having cable is too expensive and you’d rather just watch Netflix? If you have unexpectedly sky-high bills, maybe he’s going to have to turn off the PlayStation when he’s done playing or you’ll have to cut down your time spent showering.

8. What’s mine is yours…what’s yours is mine

Get used to waking up in the middle of the night with no blanket and your dude sprawled out taking up half of the bed and snoring right into your ear. 

You’re not only just sharing a living space and your possessions with your S/O, but you’re also sharing your life with them now. Remember this when he’s eaten your last favorite cookie.

9. You still text every day, just not as much.

Don’t get me wrong, I’ll still vent to my guy about something that happened during the day or he’ll shoot me a text telling me he’s thinking of me… but there’s no consistent messaging back and forth.  

Our conversations consist of “What do you want for dinner?” or “Where did you put my ____?” Why text when you have time to catch up on your day once you see each other at home?

10. You’re going to love it

You get to see and experience the good, the bad, and the ugly when you live with your boyfriend. 

You’re going to drive each other nuts and you’re going to make each other laugh until your stomach hurts. 

There’s so much you’re going to experience with your significant other when you live with them and chances are, you’re going to love it.

Sending a text message is a quick and easy way to keep in touch with the people you care about the most…but if you’re anything like me, for some reason you are just a bad texter. You have your phone on you 24/7 but getting a response from you is like pulling teeth.

Here are some struggles that bad texters face:

1. You constantly get asked if you’ve received a text from someone.

Yes, I got your text. No, I’m not ignoring you.

2. Your phone gets blown up whenever your friend wants you to respond.

 20 messages in my inbox?! Someone must need my attention. 

3. You mentally respond to a text and wait for a response that never comes.

How dare you not respond to MY text message after I finally responded to you? Oh…I never sent it.

4. You open a text and forget to respond.

I saw what you said to me and I honestly meant to respond…but life got in the way and I forgot to respond.

5. You strategically plan out when to post on social media.

I won’t post anything on Instagram or Twitter until all of my unanswered text messages have been answered to avoid getting yelled at.

6. You’re just too lazy to respond.

Your look at the overwhelming number of messages in your inbox and you just decide not to respond because you’re too lazy. 

7. You get a text and have no idea how to respond.

It’s easier to ignore your problems in life, right? 

These are only a few of the problems bad texters face. Most of us really don’t mean to be bad at texting, it just kind of happens. 

Tag someone you know who is a bad texter in the comments below!

I hate that you don't live close to me and we don't see each other as much as we'd like, but that doesn't change the fact that you're my best friend.

You've been there for me to pick me up on some of my worst days and made me laugh so hard from just a text message. 

Everyone knows who I'm referring to when I talk about my crazier better half even though they've never met you. 90% of the stories I tell to people include you. 

You've put up with my drunk phone calls just to tell you that I miss you and I wish you were with me… and then coached me through my hangover the next morning via text message. 

Helped me pick out outfits after sending you a million different Snapchats of options and you're never afraid to tell me when I look like a walking garbage can. 

My number one supporter has, and always will be, you. And I can always count on you to blow up my Twitter or Instagram whenever I post something, even if it's stupid. 

You always reply to my random, uncensored texts and give me advice when I'm contemplating making bad life decisions. 

We plan out days to come home or visit months in advance and have countdowns going on our phones until we're reunited again. 

"I miss you" text messages are sent to one another routinely. And if there's a last minute surprise visit, you can guarantee I'm rearranging my schedule so I can see you.

When we are reunited again, it's like we were never apart in the first place. I live for the times we get to spend together getting fancy and going out for dinner and drinks or lounging around in the house binge watching old episodes Sex and the City while drinking wine. 

There's no doubt that no matter what we're doing, I wouldn't want to be doing it with anyone else. 

I know the distance doesn't make it easy, but I don't know what I would do without you.  

If I haven't told you it recently, let me just say thank you for loving me and being my best friend.