<prompt> Human: My long distance partner wants to buy but I want to rent. Weve both been out of university for just over a year now, and are just starting out in our careers. I feel renting would give us the flexibility of finding the right job and location for us both, but my partner says we wouldnt be able to save money if we rented. I understand that getting a mortgage would save us a lot of money in the long run and we would have something to call our own at the end of it all, but I would like to be committed to a job and area before I make a purchase on a property. My partner feels completely different, and our differing opinions are putting a strain on our relationship and its future. Any useful advice, first hand experiences and suggestions on how we can both work through this would be appreciated.  <response>: Holy crap you havent even lived together and you are considering buying? NO. Live together. If you want to buy something, get married, or ONE of you buy it who can afford it alone. Your long distance partner is pressuring you to put the cart before the horse. 