"I don't care either way about the order we do things, but in this economy, rejecting a 20% down payment just to prove a point seems irresponsible. substantial down payment they'd always promised to help me buy my first house with. I am not surprised because they have always been clear on their beliefs. we take the next step and move in together. My parents, who are old-fashioned and religious, don't think couples should live together before marriage."
"But I'm confused why you think the latter is even an option, because while you may want to please your parents and get your down payment for your future home, you simply cannot make your girlfriend marry you. Breaking up with her doesn't seem to be on the table either, so, as long as you "don't care either way," you really only have one option: do things your girlfriend's way."
A man has dated his girlfriend for two years. The girlfriend wants to live together before marriage and will not marry someone she hasn't lived with first. The parents are old-fashioned and religious and have said they will withdraw a promised 20% down payment if he moves in before marriage. He cannot force his girlfriend to marry, and breaking up is not considered. Given those constraints, the practical course is to follow the girlfriend's preference if he truly does not care about the order of marriage and cohabitation. He should clarify his priorities and communicate with his girlfriend.
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