Shacking Up (Paperback)

Paperback. The must-have guide for any woman whos ever thought about saying yes to the other big question: Will you move in with me? More and more couples are choosing to live together before tying the knotfor convenience, to save money and, most importantly, to see if theyre compatible. While living together can be an exciting way to take your relationship to the next level, it can also present a host of new questions and challenges. With its fresh, girlfriend-to-girlfriend manner, Shacking Up walks you through every step of the cohabitation process, from making the initial decision to breaking up or getting married. Beginning with a readiness quiz to help you decide if you and your honey are prepared to take the plunge, authors Stacy and Wynne Whitman provide a wealth of hands-on advice from lawyers, psychologists and financial planners as well as entertaining, true-life stories from couples with shacking up experience. Topics include: breaking the news to your family; managing and merging your finances; protecting yourself legally; real-estate decisions; and day-to-day dilemmas such as chores, privacy, and keeping the spark alive. Whether you opt for wedding bells or decide hes not the one for you, Shacking Up is a stylish, empowering handbook for staying smart, savvy, and true to yourself along the road to happily ever after. Covering everything from making the initial decision, to preparing for the move to setting up your new home, this is golden advice--whether that means moving on (and out), or moving ahead. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.