You've gotten some really good advice. As the mom of a 21 year old who just moved in with her bf, this hits a little close to home. If you feel that your friends' comments came from the wrong place (jealousy, their own insecurities, etc), I would shrug those off.
BUT I would listen to those with experience. Love does not conquer all even when it doesn't change or fade. Financial difficulties or disagreements are reported to be the #1 cause of relationship stress and/or break up. So don't set yourself up for that. Be sure that you have "i" dotted and "t" crossed if you want to do this. While this decision has to be a BUSINESS decision, there's also no reason that it can't have a happily ever after ending. But always protect yourself along the way. |