My now-husband and I got engaged in December '04, we moved in together in February '05, and got married in July '06.
I think by living together, we experienced all of each others quirks and got used to really being together before we were married.
IMO, if you are engaged or in a very serious relationship, it is beneficial to live together first to make sure you can put up with one another long term.
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