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Girl Talk: "Have you ever lived with a boyfriend?"

In a recent ESSENCE.com poll, we asked our readers, "Have you ever lived with a boyfriend?" Here's what you ladies said.
By Essence · Updated October 29, 2020
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In a recent ESSENCE.com poll, we asked our readers, “Have you ever lived with a boyfriend?“


Here’s what you ladies said:

Yes, and I’ll never do it again
34%

Yes. It worked out great.
19%

No, and I wouldn’t consider it
27%

No, but it’s a possibility
18%

 

Cohabiting has not worked out for most of us and we’re glad to say we’ve learned from our experiences!

 

Tell us:
Some people believe that moving in before marriage will tell you a lot about the person. Should it be obligatory for an engaged couple? When is it too soon, if ever, to move in with someone you’re in a relationship with? When a couple realizes living together may be harmful to their relationship, does it mean they are not compatible and they’re future together is doomed? It’s time for Girl Talk!