5 reasons moving in before marriage creates a stronger relationship

Over the past year, I’ve become closer to my wife than the 7 prior years.

Want to know a secret?

We dated for 6 years before getting married.

Here’s 5 reasons moving in before marriage prepared us for a healthy relationship. 🧵👇

Reason#1: We got a marriage trial run.

Just accept how it is. We got to develop our authentic selves without fear of divorce.

• Move in.

• Do you make each others lives better?

• If not, move on cordially.

This simple step creates space to align values.

Reason #2: We practiced talking about money.

How it works:

• Step 1: Stop venmo’ing back and forth.

• Step 2: Join bank accounts.

• Step 3: Talk about your dreams.

Quick note: Don’t bottle up your emotions. That’s a mistake. Express your feelings.

PPS: Money is emotional.

Reason #3: We simplified our lives.

How it works:

• If you see a future with your partner, stop delaying.

• Choose to commit.

• If you stop playing games, your relationship will thrive.

Easy, right? 😉

Reason #4: We learned to dream together.

How it works:

• Open up about your childhood and current self.

• Accept your wounds. Grow together.

• Start dreamin’ together.

Do these 3 things, and you’ll be wildly successful.

Reason #5: We built a foundation.

How it works:

• Express feelings.

• Talk about money.

• Argue in a healthy way.

• Dream together.

That’s it!

TL;DR: Use these 5 tips to build the foundation of your healthy relationship.

• Tip #1: Accept your marriage trial run.

• Tip #2: Practice talking about money.

• Tip #3: Simplify your life. Choose. Commit.

• Tip #4: Dream together.

• Tip #5: Build your foundation.

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