Tips for Transitioning from an LDR to Living Together

[Nat]

I met M in Nevada just over 2 years ago, just after I'd turned in my 2 weeks notice and decided to move back to Texas. She had just enrolled in school, and I had just gone through a painful breakup. My grandfather had entered hospice care, and I wanted badly to be back in Texas.

We've both flown to see each other every chance we have gotten - summers, spring break, winter break, random weekends. I'm going to her family's Thanksgiving this year.

Assuming her classes are offered in the right order, she is planning to move down here this coming summer.

I've also moved out of state to be with somebody before, and it was a *very* difficult transition for both parties.

So my question here is for those of you who have successfully transitioned from an LDR relationship to a live-in in-person relationship.

For those who have moved (especially across state lines) and for those who have been on the other end - receiving the person into your home: What did you do to prepare and what do you wish you (and/or your partner) had done to ease the transition?