Moving in with a partner is a big step- for some it's pretty painless- if their partner only lives around the corner or down the road, but for others, the decision is more complicated. What if their partner lives in another town, city, or country? There is a lot to think about- such as work, friends, family and how leaving a familiar place will affect the individual.
Would you leave your family home to be with your partner?
TheHouseShop.com has found that many people move homes when they fall in love, as this is the main motivation to relocate.
20% of adults in the UK have up-routed their life to be with their partner. When broken down- more women than men have taken the plunge to do so, which reinforces the tradition that women leave their family home to move in with their partner.
Those who are 'living as married' were more likely to have moved to be with their partner, with nearly half having done this.
On the flip side, 6% of adults have moved away from their home to avoid an ex-partner. 16% who were married and now divorced relocate for fear of bumping into their ex-spouse on a regular basis.
The House Shop's Nick Marr predicted that fewer young adults would move in with their partner due to lack of life experience, however the results found that 15% of couples in this age bracket were in fact sharing a house.
22% of the 30's bracket lived together which was to be expected.
More couples rented than bought, which could be argued is a smart move, if the relationship is only new. Renting can always test the water to find out if the couple can live together under one roof.
When the tables are turned and people move away after a bad break up- it's often women more than the men who feel the need to move on.