My personal "Moving in" situation

You know, it's not like you're talking about marriage here. Moving in together is a big step, but I think as long as you keep separate bank accounts, car insurance policies, etc., it could work out fine. Would you agonize over this decision as much if you were thinking about moving in with a buddy? Just work things out the same way you would if that were the case, at least initially.

What everyone is telling you is correct, though. Spending days at a time with each other is completely different than actually living together. The little quirks that seem cute now sometimes become annoying as hell, especially when reality kicks in and you have to determine who does which chores, one of you realizes the other is a slob/neat freak, etc.

I do think it's not as big a deal as you're making it, though. Why not just try it and keep your finances as separate as possible for a while? That way, if it seems like it's not working out, you could always go back to living separately.

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