When Should Couples Start Living Together?

[Denv12]

I would like to get some idea of what everyone thinks about when couples should start living together. For example,2 people get together.They start dating.About 6 months later they decide to live together.Is that a good idea or not? And why? Do you think that couples should wait longer before living together? Or,do you think couples can start living together sooner? Do couples know each other enough after 6 months to live together? Your thoughts on the subject.
No,this topic isnt about me.

Thanks.

[rssllue]

Not until marriage is the best way. Until the two become one it is not beneficial to live together. God's way is the best.

[kaymontacell]

So, statistically, it's best to start living with each other as a couple after you get married (better intimacy and relationship stability). I mean, there's nothing morally wrong with living together beforehand or anything. I'd guess at least 6 months to a year would be best. Of course, this is a general thing. I've got friends who room with their significant others and are totally cool with it. For others, they were happy to have the space away from them and lived in another housing situation the year after (while still keeping the relationship).

I mean, this is also a United States perspective from a college student. Of course, if you're in a country where you're gay and the option of marriage isn't legally available, you'd have to play it by ear and communicate with your partner as to when cohabitation is best at what stage of a relationship.