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Should I move in with BF in second year of uni?

Basically I want to live with my boyfriend of two years (we’re both 19 and will be 20 by the time of moving in) for second year of uni. We’re both from London and came to
Southampton to study. I’m a law student and he’s a sports coaching student (I’m at uni of and he’s at Solent if that helps) but we’ve got a great deal on a property that’s convenient for both of us. However, my dad is totally against the idea that we would live together because he’s scared my grades will decline. Tbf I’ve been with my bf for two years and it’s never declined… we literally both went to the same grammar school for sixth form and I’m currently doing law at a Russell group. Anyways, they’re weaponising my grandma who is unwell and saying she’ll be upset about the situation to get to me. Also they won’t sign to be a guarantor for the property for me so I will have to pay for 6 months rent from my savings instead. I think it’s too late to go back on anything since we’ve already paid the holding fee and paying the deposit soon. I’m scared to come back to London for Christmas and I have no idea what to do. I think living with my bf feels completely right for me and the fact we’ve left it til last minute means there’s no back up plan as our friends have already got houses. Also there is no one I know that could sign as a guarantor for me.

Reply 1

Have you discussed all the practical arrangements of living together, eg cleaning, laundry, shopping, cooking, how bills will be shared?

Reply 2

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by Surnia
Have you discussed all the practical arrangements of living together, eg cleaning, laundry, shopping, cooking, how bills will be shared?

Yes me and my partner have thought all of this through thoroughly. If we also need space the town is not far neither are our friends or the libary. We have planned and divided tasks and responsibilities between us

Reply 3

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by samarativona
Basically I want to live with my boyfriend of two years (we’re both 19 and will be 20 by the time of moving in) for second year of uni. We’re both from London and came to
Southampton to study. I’m a law student and he’s a sports coaching student (I’m at uni of and he’s at Solent if that helps) but we’ve got a great deal on a property that’s convenient for both of us. However, my dad is totally against the idea that we would live together because he’s scared my grades will decline. Tbf I’ve been with my bf for two years and it’s never declined… we literally both went to the same grammar school for sixth form and I’m currently doing law at a Russell group. Anyways, they’re weaponising my grandma who is unwell and saying she’ll be upset about the situation to get to me. Also they won’t sign to be a guarantor for the property for me so I will have to pay for 6 months rent from my savings instead. I think it’s too late to go back on anything since we’ve already paid the holding fee and paying the deposit soon. I’m scared to come back to London for Christmas and I have no idea what to do. I think living with my bf feels completely right for me and the fact we’ve left it til last minute means there’s no back up plan as our friends have already got houses. Also there is no one I know that could sign as a guarantor for me.

Refusing to be your guarantor and using your grandma as a weapon is coercive and manipulative. However, I suspect they will come round, and your grandma will be less upset, once it has happened.

Reply 4

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by ageshallnot
Refusing to be your guarantor and using your grandma as a weapon is coercive and manipulative. However, I suspect they will come round, and your grandma will be less upset, once it has happened.

Do u recon I should just go through with it by paying the six months rent instead? I’m literally scared my parents will borderline disown me

Reply 5

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by samarativona
Do u recon I should just go through with it by paying the six months rent instead? I’m literally scared my parents will borderline disown me

How much can your bf come up with?

Reply 6

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by ageshallnot
How much can your bf come up with?

The way in which the letting agent does it is by letting each of us get a guarantor each. His dad is his guarantor and I’m not comfortable asking his parents to be my guarantor because I don’t feel like we’re close on that level, it is a big ask tbf. I can pay the 6 months from savings but it was money that my parents saved for me, all in my name ofc. I’m terrified they’ll take it away. But yeah I don’t think money is the main issue so long as my parents don’t take anything from that savings account.

Reply 7

Understood. I'd have been concerned if you were shouldering the whole burden.

If your parents have access to that account then open up a new account in your sole name and transfer the money there.

Reply 8

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by ageshallnot
Understood. I'd have been concerned if you were shouldering the whole burden.
If your parents have access to that account then open up a new account in your sole name and transfer the money there.

They don’t have there name on it anywhere it’s all in my name but you see they’re super manipulative and are the type of people to ask for the log in to see my transactions and then take money out since they ‘saved it up’. Which is true but like why put your kids name on it in the first place if you’re going to take from it…

Reply 9

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by samarativona
They don’t have there name on it anywhere it’s all in my name but you see they’re super manipulative and are the type of people to ask for the log in to see my transactions and then take money out since they ‘saved it up’. Which is true but like why put your kids name on it in the first place if you’re going to take from it…

Sooo don't give the details to them. Simple.

Reply 10

I would do what feels right for you. There does seem to be something about living together that puts extra demands on a relationship. So while it may work out well, it is worth a bit of up front though about what happens if one of your feelings should change

Reply 11

No, you shouldn't move in with him in the second year.
Live with some of your friends instead.

Aim to do well in your studies and to have a very active social life.

Look to moving your relationship to a non exclusive basis or ending your relationship in the next few months. Followed by you starting a relationship with a new man.

Reply 12

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by Dunnig Kruger
No, you shouldn't move in with him in the second year.
Live with some of your friends instead.
Aim to do well in your studies and to have a very active social life.
Look to moving your relationship to a non exclusive basis or ending your relationship in the next few months. Followed by you starting a relationship with a new man.

'End your relationship to start a new relationship'; pointless advice. Why would you say that, apart from that's your standard take on things?
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by Surnia
'End your relationship to start a new relationship'; pointless advice. Why would you say that, apart from that's your standard take on things?

I am sure if the OP's family are concerned about them moving in with a long established boyfriend they will be much more amenable to them becoming polyamorous. :biggrin:
(edited 1 year ago)

Reply 14

samarativona is a first year student at a good university, studying a good degree, assuming she has aspirations to get into a law career.

At this stage of her life, her development is more important than where she's at now.
Not moving in with the boyfriend will make it more likely that she'll have a more active social life, meeting and interacting with more people than if she goes down the living with the boyfriend route. Giving her a better overall uni experience and more development of her social skills.
Ditto for becoming a free agent or dumping him and getting a new boyfriend. With the emphasis on developing her woman to man social skills, as well as her relationship skills.

On top of that, from what we've been told, the boyfriend doesn't appear to be all that. Her family are dead set against them living together. He's studying Sports Coaching at Solent.

There's also the statistics on teenaged relationships. They rarely becoming a till death do they part relationship.

University is the best place in the world to meet new romantic partners.

I could go into anecdotal mode about the people I've known that stayed in exclusive romantic relationships throughout their undergraduate years. Vs the people that cycled through multiple relationships.
In my experience it's been the timid, play it safe types that have stayed in one relationship. And it's been the confident go-getter types that have had multiple relationships.

There are no compelling logical reasons as to why samarativona should move in with him, nor continue to be his exclusive girlfriend for the rest of her time at uni.
To move in with him and continue to be exclusive with him is the comfortable route. It's not the wisest route. Especially when a zoomed out look is taken at her life.

Reply 15

Do what feels right! You know your situation, your relationship. You know if you trust him or not, or if the relationship feels stable enough to last for a years’ lease. Check the lease thoroughly and know your exit clauses. Do what will make you happy. Your parents are being incredibly unfair and that should not factor into your decision. If you feel financially stable, emotionally ready, and secure in the relationship- then you are in the place to make that decision for yourself.

There will always be people who may not agree with your life choices- but that’s exactly what it is, your life! Trust your gut now as you’ve clearly thought about everything in depth, and are making an informed choice! All the best 🫶🏻

Reply 16

Original post
by Dunnig Kruger
samarativona is a first year student at a good university, studying a good degree, assuming she has aspirations to get into a law career.
At this stage of her life, her development is more important than where she's at now.
Not moving in with the boyfriend will make it more likely that she'll have a more active social life, meeting and interacting with more people than if she goes down the living with the boyfriend route. Giving her a better overall uni experience and more development of her social skills.
Ditto for becoming a free agent or dumping him and getting a new boyfriend. With the emphasis on developing her woman to man social skills, as well as her relationship skills.
On top of that, from what we've been told, the boyfriend doesn't appear to be all that. Her family are dead set against them living together. He's studying Sports Coaching at Solent.
There's also the statistics on teenaged relationships. They rarely becoming a till death do they part relationship.
University is the best place in the world to meet new romantic partners.
I could go into anecdotal mode about the people I've known that stayed in exclusive romantic relationships throughout their undergraduate years. Vs the people that cycled through multiple relationships.
In my experience it's been the timid, play it safe types that have stayed in one relationship. And it's been the confident go-getter types that have had multiple relationships.
There are no compelling logical reasons as to why samarativona should move in with him, nor continue to be his exclusive girlfriend for the rest of her time at uni.
To move in with him and continue to be exclusive with him is the comfortable route. It's not the wisest route. Especially when a zoomed out look is taken at her life.

You can have an active social life at uni, even with a partner; are you going to advise married couples to divorce whilst studying so they xan interact more with other people? The 'uni experience' doesn't include dumping a boyfriend to get a new one.

Maybe it's the OP's family that aren't all that (no offence, OP!). And the world needs Sports Coaches; how do you think youngsters develop their talent or adults enjoy team games? Top 2 clubs in the Premier League; coaches in charge.

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