In the early days, a couple might lead quite separate lives and only see each other occasionally. But as the relationship gets stronger and you start to envision a future together, your lives should naturally fuse together. You don’t have to live in each other’s pockets, but you should get to a point where you know each other’s friends and family, understand each other’s work, or start to coordinate your schedules. If you’re leading totally separate lives, it could be a sign of weakness in the relationship.