I'm aware there have been several articles written on this topic already- good and bad. However, I felt the need to throw my two cents in on why it's okay if I live with my boyfriend before marriage.

Yes, there are some things that should only be for married couples but there are also things that a dating couple can do as well. I know there are some people that will knock on me for getting a house with my boyfriend at just the young age of 19 and that's OK. As long as my family is okay with it and his family is okay with it, the outside world's opinion doesn't have an affect on us, nor does it matter.

Yes, we know it will be hard. Yes, we know it will be a struggle. Yes, there will be times where we are living paycheck to paycheck, especially when we are first starting out. Yes, there will be times where we argue more than we should but we will get through it. We will have our moments, but what couple doesn't? I almost think it's better in most cases to live together before marriage. I mean what if he snores so tremendously loud that it sounds like a freight train coming through your room, and you don't find out until your wedding night?

Again, I know there are numerous articles on this topic. If you feel the need to throw your advice in, please do. If you are going to say something negative, please keep it to yourself.