The honeymoon phase can last anywhere from two months to two years. The length of time a couple spends in this phase varies significantly depending on the way the relationship starts, what’s going on in the couple’s lives, the partners’ personality traits, how long it takes to fall in love, and other factors.

“You’re so in love that you are blind to your partner’s faults. However, as the honeymoon phase ends, you begin to more clearly see your partner, warts and all. For example, the little things that used to be ‘cute’ might quickly become annoying.” Others will feel the passion in the relationship starts to fade.

Another reason why most men change after the honeymoon phase is over is the fact that they start to miss the life of a bachelor they were living while they were single. This man was convinced that a committed relationship was what he wanted and needed but he obviously thought wrong.

For many couples, moving in together signals a major step forward in the relationship. It often means you’re not only a couple right now, but that you plan to be for a long, long time.

Moving in together is usually considered a way to mark a new level your relationship has reached. But it will also alter your dynamic even more. Being able to calmly address things as they come up over time will significantly improve relationship satisfaction.”

According to a Quartz analysis of Stanford University’s How Couples Meet and Stay Together survey, about 25% of American couples that eventually move in together do so after four months of dating, and 50% after a year. By two years, over 70% had moved in.

Well, most couples (37 percent) move in together after they’ve been in a relationship for six months to a year, according to a 2015 study by Rent.com. That said, it’s hard to pinpoint an ideal timeline that applies to everyone — after all, each relationship is entirely unique.

And it’s best to get everything out on the table before signing a lease together.

• The first question is to ask WHY.
• Discuss WHERE you’ll live.
• Get in the weeds about FINANCES.
• Be honest about your HABITS.
• Get real about CONFLICT.
• What are your DEAL BREAKERS?
• Think WORST CASE SCENARIO.

If there’s no rush, there’s no harm in getting to know one another first.” She recommends waiting at least three to six months to work out whether a relationship has longevity, but for many people – stereotypically commitment-phobic millennials in particular – that can seem far too quick.

11 Practical Things You’ll Need to Discuss Before You Move In…

• YOUR HOME. What do you need in a living space?
• SPACE. How much physical space do you need: Do you need your own bathroom?
• PETS. Do you have any?
• HOUSEKEEPING. How are you going to split household tasks?
• CLEANLINESS.
• RENT/UTILITIES.
• GROCERIES/FOOD.
• MEALS.

You’re not comfortable or willing to discuss conflicts when they arise. Conflicts come up in life and in relationships and if you want your relationship, not to mention your living situation, to last long-term, you need to be willing and able to have discussions about what’s wrong when necessary.

Here’s what you you need to know:

1. Before Moving in Together, Sign a Household Prenup.
2. Before You Move In, Discuss What Comes Next.
3. Build Your Cohabitation Budget.
4. Expect to Learn New Things About Your Partner.
5. Communication is Key.
6. Establish a Cleaning Contract to Keep Your Cohabitation Space Clear.

When you’ve met your special person though, the willingness to do these things and find compromise shouldn’t feel like a big deal. “When you’re ready to sacrifice some of your independence to not only be with your partner, but to also live in the same space with them, you’re ready to move in together,” Twardowski said.

According to recent data, most couples date for two or more years before getting engaged, with many dating anywhere from two to five years. Once the question is popped, the average length of engagement is between 12 and 18 months.