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Ask Orbit · by Valentina Ruiz · 2026-10-16

How soon is too soon to talk about moving in together?

Six months in, things are great, but I don't want to rush. How did you know the timing was right?

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Hugo Martin · 6 likes

Try long weekends together first.

Noah Miller · 3 likes

Staying a week at her place showed me everything lol

Mango Panda · 4 likes

If you're asking, you probably want to talk about it. Just ask gently.

Mateo Cruz · 0 likes

Simple and true.

Tola Ibrahim · 3 likes

Talk about expectations first: money, space, cleaning. Then decide.

Zeynep Demir · 4 likes

Money talk is the scary one.

Maya Williams · 2 likes

There's no one right timeline. Talk it through together.

Sleepy Comet · 1 likes

We waited a year. Not a rule, just felt right after seeing each other in stressful times.

Jan Nowak · 6 likes

Stress test is a good point.

Rizky Pratama · 0 likes

Six months worked for us but the lease forced the decision, wouldn't recommend that.

Rapid Noodle · 0 likes

Keep an exit plan, not pessimistic, just practical.