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Burrito Bowl Soup Shacked Up: Cohabitation for Millennials

Frugal Friday: Burrito Bowl Soup

January 9, 2015 // 3 Comments
For those of you attempting to feed two people, eating on the cheap is a must. Fueling my former SEC defensive-lineman can be pricey, so I’m always on the lookout for something to quell his rumbly tumbly, without draining my... Continue reading →
Shacked Up: Cohabitation for Millennials

Get it Right, Get it Tight

January 7, 2015 // 2 Comments
I would be lying if I said that Robert and I have never eaten Big Macs together in a jacuzzi. Back in college, McDonalds was the only thing between our favorite watering hole and his apartment. We would swing by... Continue reading →
New Years Shacked Up: Cohabitation for Millennials

14 New Year’s Resolutions for Couples

December 30, 2014 // No Comments
Just in time to kiss 2014 goodbye, here are 14 couple’s resolutions to make sure the fireworks continue long after New Year’s Eve. Remember to pull your hair out of the shower drain (That means you too, gentlemen.) Acquire matching “kiss the chef”... Continue reading →
Mustache Shacked Up: Cohabitation for Milleninials

First Amendment Rights

December 29, 2014 // 1 Comment
My boyfriend has an epic mustache. No matter the party we attend, the bar we enter or even the gas station we pull into, someone will point at Robert’s face, mouth agape, and exclaim, “Duuuuuude. That is an EPIC mustache!” Normally,... Continue reading →
Parents SHACKED UP: COHABITATION FOR MILLENNIALS

Family Affair

December 28, 2014 // No Comments
Once you get past your own reservations about sharing a home with your beloved, you have to address the fact that you are not only signing up to take on their bizarre quirks and habits, but also their family. How... Continue reading →
Shacked Up: Cohabitation for Millenials

Bathroom Basics

December 28, 2014 // No Comments
Raised by a woman who prides herself on her ability to make fart noises with her armpit, my stance on bathroom humor is a bit more lax than Robert’s. His mother is the picture of southern decorum, with pin-straight posture,... Continue reading →
Every bright-eyed girl has been advised, “He won’t buy the cow if he can get the milk for free.” by one female authority figure or another. This argument is often applied to premarital sex or living together before marriage. While protecting your virtue is admirable, modern relationships are not always so one-sided. Does this guy know the first thing about cows? And more importantly, did you just call me a heifer? Not to mix livestock metaphors, but living together is one way to find out real quick if you want to hitch yourself to someone else’s wagon for life. After all, when buying a cow, returns are extremely pricey, and may include half of your worldly possessions. “He won’t buy the cow if he can get the milk for free.” – Everyone's grandmother, ever. My personal experience began after college graduation, when my long-distance love, Robert, and I decided we had enough of FaceTiming and three-hour treks to each other’s cities, resulting in permanently numb hindquarters. A few months later, Robert landed a job in my city and we began to plan our future together. I bottled up my mounting questions about his intentions, until one weekend, as was my habit regarding delicate subjects, I became inebriated and tactlessly confronted him about whether or not he planned to make an honest woman out of me. His response was something along the lines of, “Well, duh.” [caption id="attachment_9" align="aligncenter" width="625"] Walking off into our sinful sunset.[/caption] Pleased, yet feeling the need to emphasize my worth, I informed him that I would not be living with him until we were married. After living with my unpleasant roommates for a few more months, my demands dwindled to at least being engaged. It was only when Robert bought a quaint fixer-upper and my living situation became unbearable, that I finally packed my bags and launched myself into the weird world of cohabitation. On one hand, my decision to live in sin with Robert was a pleasant alternative to living in a roach-infested shanty with three girls and only one full bathroom. But in truth, moving in together was an opportunity to deepen our already strong relationship, and make sure that we wouldn’t murder each other in our sleep, should we become shackled to one another for life. Lord knows we both have our flaws, but almost a year later, the future looks bright, and I haven’t smothered him with a pillow.

Leasing the Cow

December 28, 2014 // 2 Comments
Every bright-eyed girl has been advised, “He won’t buy the cow if he can get the milk for free.” by one female authority figure or another. This argument is often applied to premarital sex or living together before marriage. While... Continue reading →
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