Boyfriend moving in

My boyfriend is thinking about moving in with me. It's between my house and his sister's boyfriend's house. He wants me to make a list of what the rules would be and stipulations and things like that but I can't think and we have to sit down with the list tonight.... anyone have any ideas??

Haha. Sounds like an alright guy.

You don't make up rules for the sake of it hun. Rules are made when there is a need for them.

Yeah, making up rules seems a little awkward but things to think about: toilet seats, leaving hair in the shower, who would cook/buy food, privacy, cleaning issues, bringing people (friends) home, etc.

I think you guys should put off the "rules" now and save it for maybe in later months, when you guys have seen how you each other lives their life. Then you go over what you don't like or do like and make the rules depending on that.

You don't need 'rules'. Just respect for each other and the house you're living in. =)

Thanks everyone for your responses!! I'll let you know how everything goes.:)

Just to offer a slightly different opinion than "no rules":

You may not need a literal list of rules, but it can still be important to sit down and talk to your fellow about what your expectations are, how you generally like things, etc. I know at my college orientation, there was a big emphasis placed on roommate agreements. They actually had us fill out and sign these sheets, saying what we agreed to and expected. I never had a problem with my roommate, but for those who did, it was helpful to have a physical list to turn to.

Your boyfriend sounds like a nice, reasonable guy, if he's conscientious enough to bring this up to you. Good luck!