Right time to give keys to apartment

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Registered: 12-17-2006
Right time to give keys to apartment
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Sun, 12-17-2006 - 1:34am

Hi all,

I was just wondering what everyone thought the right time to give an SO spare keys to their apartment. I know that some of you might say "it depends on how comfortable you are", but I am wondering if there is such a thing as "too early" for this kind of gesture. I realize that it involves a lot of trust and faith in the other person to be able to do something like this, but there is also concern that the other person might be "scared" off.

Thanks for any advice.

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Registered: 03-26-2003
Sun, 12-17-2006 - 10:39am

I would say that if you have concern that giving your SO keys would scare him off, then it's too soon!!

Sheri

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Registered: 05-31-2005
Sun, 12-17-2006 - 5:47pm

Ok, simple answer is... there is no simple answer! Do it when there are no doubts in your mind. I'm also all for having a discussion with the person in question beforehand to see if you're both on the same page. Have you done so?


And how are you persephone? Long time, no see!

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Registered: 12-14-2006
Sun, 12-17-2006 - 8:40pm
you are right. It does depend on your comfort level with this person. Do not rush into anything. Make sure if you are doing this that the person is willing to do the same for you. The first time I gave my so keys to my apt, it was after a year of exculsive dating.
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Registered: 11-30-2006
Sun, 12-24-2006 - 5:03pm
Why do you need to give your keys to your SO? Are you discussing living together? If not, I wouldn't even think of it.
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Registered: 04-15-2003
Wed, 12-27-2006 - 10:39am
Has he offered to give them to you? why the rush
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