Without getting drawn into this whole joint/separate finances debate, I'd just like to say congratulations to the OP. I've heard good things about you from your boss so I have some idea as to your character. You'll need it.

All relationships are fickle. Sometimes they are wonderful and joyous, at other times they are painful. When you move in together it ups the ante. The ups and downs occur more often because you have more exposure to one another. As individuals you won't always agree. If you can both maintain respectful behavior to each other during the times of disagreement you can likely survive anything. YOU WILL CAUSE EACH OTHER PAIN, but if you love and respect each other, it's worth it and the painful moments are quickly passed and forgotten.


Best of luck to you!