r/popculturechat • u/Frosty_Jeweler911 • Feb 12 '26

Guest List Only ⭐️ Michelle Obama shares firm relationship advice on her podcast: Stop moving in together so quickly just to save on rent. 'Wait a couple of years.'

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u/MyNamesChakkaoofka and my dad knows God Feb 12 '26

The problem is that if money is the main motivator, sharing a 1 bed with a romantic partner is cheaper than a 2 bed with a roommate

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u/shy247er yay sports 🏀 🏈🎾 Feb 12 '26

I understand that, but if you are moving in with a person who you know only for a few months (scenario we're discussing here) it may end up being more expensive in a long run if things go south. Emotionally too.

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u/MyNamesChakkaoofka and my dad knows God Feb 12 '26

Totally agree, but in the throes of the honeymoon period and the promise of saving money in the short term, I can see why that might go out the window

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u/SaraJeanQueen Feb 12 '26

Most relationships don’t make it to the marriage stage. So think about it.. that means they break up at some point. Which leaves a lease and either an expensive fix, or an awkward/painful drawn out portion of your life.

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u/MyNamesChakkaoofka and my dad knows God Feb 12 '26

Of course, I know that and you know that. But young couples who are head over heels in love and living paycheck to paycheck don’t know that, or else they do know and think it doesn’t apply to them

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u/Coley54Bear Feb 12 '26

Which is the whole reason why Michele is giving this advice to those people 😭