Others, however, couldn’t have agreed with Michelle’s words of wisdom more, with a one defender hitting back: “She didn’t say to live alone. Your situation is not what she was talking about. She said don’t move in too quickly, that’s not the same as breaking up with someone you love with. Unless you moved in too quickly, and then broke up. Which is an unfortunate possible outcome of moving in too quickly.”

A a second urged: “If your #1 reason to move in is to save money, it’s the wrong decision.”

“Yeah. If you need someone to share a rent with, try to find a roommate. That’s better than bringing romance into a mix,” recommended a third.