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* Monica and Chandler did it on Friends. Daphne and Niles did it on Frasier. And countless real couples do it too. We're talking about living together before deciding to walk down the aisle. But research shows that the rate of divorce is actually higher for those who live together before marriage compared to those who keep separate pads. So we asked Cosmo readers, would you cohabit with your honey before getting hitched?
YES: shacking up is smart
84% WOMEN 83% MEN
"Living together is a must. You need to know the other person's spending habits, cleanliness, and other things that he may not choose to disclose if you're living apart. Also, having to share your space is a little stressful, and you should both know how the other person copes with such an adjustment." --Marie, 25
"It's better to live with someone before you get married so you know exactly what you're getting yourself into. You always test-drive a car before you buy it, right?"--Erika, 21
"Living together makes financial sense. If I didn't currently live with my guy, I'd be living alone and having to foot the bills solo. Now I have a much better quality of life and have even been able to save a fair amount of money to one day put toward our dream house."--Erica, 25
"I'm all for It. Just imagine all the nights you could spend together cuddling on the couch or bed, watching movies, and giving each other sensual massages, To have this happen on a daily basis would be heaven."--Will, 22
Source: HighBeam Research, Would you move in with your man? Most readers said they'd share digs...