Just wondering how many people would prefer to live in their own house and their DP had their own house too, given the choice.
Pros:
-no requirement to adhere to someone else's standard of cleanliness or to put up with someone else's mess
- seeing each other becomes a conscious choice
- lots of peace and quiet and alone time when needed
- choosing own decoration and furnishings
Cons:
- missing each other if you have busy schedules
- not being seen by the rest of the world as a "serious" relationship