Dear bee_inspiring4390:

It reads to me that you are doing the right thing. Talk about your fears with your boyfriend, the two of you can share honestly and help each other through this. I understand your fears and the fears of not being left with enough money after paying rent and bills. As uncomfortable as living in the studio behind his mother’s place, you got used to it and felt secure with paying less rent.

Again, it is very important that you and your boyfriend are very close, help each other through this move and adjustment. To save money, you can purchase furniture and appliances in garage sales/ second hand stores. I lived in Los Angeles myself. I remember purchasing those build it yourself furniture in Target, put together a dining room table for very little money and was  proud of it too!

anita