Not sure this sound like a good idea. Could get weird,. Drunken trusts ect... Oops it just happened ugh
If you want to date her, than date her. Don't move her in. Unless you put it all out on the table.

When you say, she's in her last year of school, do you mean she'll be graduate this spring? If yes, does she have a job lined up? Will she be paying her share of the bills?

If this is to be a couple month/ temporary living arrangement, I can sorta get on board with that, with reservations.

My reservations, mostly that, you find each other attractive, and you're both on rebound (I know you said, you're not interested romantically). But if you guys slip out and it doesn't work out, it could make things awkward with your cousin.

Another thing to consider, if she starts dating, while living with you, will you be ok with that? What about her bringing guys back to your place? I know it's hard to imagine, but if she is gorgeous, she will have guys falling all over her. and if she is lonely, might be hard for her to resist... You might feel protective jealous, if stuff like that happens.

But again, if this is only temporary, and she pays her own way (and you have a backup plan, you pay your own bills if she leaves, or feel comfortable asking her to leave if things get uncomfortable), go for it!

Financially, I know I can pay the bills etc on my own because I did it with my ex GF. Her paying to help out is really gravy at this point so I am not worried about the finances part. She is supposed to graduate in May with a teaching degree so she doesn't have a job lined up but I do believe she will get on that soon.

I am meeting with them later to work out the details as far as how long, etc. From what she text me she is looking for something temporary, 6 months to a year, as her goal is to live on her own.

As far as friends coming over or partying or boyfriends or whatever that is stuff I am going to talk about tonight when we meet up.

I don't know if the age thing is that big of deal, but the way you have set this up on your posting ... hmmm IDK???

Your fooling yourself into thinking you will not have encounters, either great ones or train wrecks. Bad set up in my opinion. Keep protection nearby and the pillows fluffed. (starts with pillow talk). Good luck!

The other thing I'd want to understand is how she has been paying bills up until this point, job, parents, boyfriend? If boyfriend, be prepared she may hope/ expect you to do the same which will be more expensive than if you lived alone...all rental units would ask that...

The age thing, doesn't bother me much, at 23 I was pretty mature, responsible, more so than many I've dated my current age 46. I like that she's going into teaching. But yeah, be carful....

Don't do it. Get a male roommate with a legal contract.

I am back. She is really needing a place in the mean time between now and getting a teaching job, so the rental company is going to re-issue a rental agreement, with her as a co tenant. I am month to month right now, and have been for a long time, so this is fine with me. It will be good for six months.

I feel good about this. I had already cleaned out my ex's crap, so the space is there for the taking. She is going to move in next weekend.

I don't see any problem with it at all. My middle son prefers female roommates because they tend to be cleaner and more conscious of the state of their home than guys, which her prefers, and he has never had an issue with it.
He has had several different ones over the past few years and it has always worked out well for them both. You just have to make absolutely sure that you lay down good mutually agreed upon ground rules and never cross those lines
My son and his roommates look out for each other, and if they ever do happen to go out on the town together they act as each other's wingmen so to speak. Never going as dates.
I personally think I would prefer to have a male roommate if I was to get one. They are more drama free and generally easier going in my opinion than women would be.
Good luck with it!!

Sorry dude, but I see trouble written all over this one.

Oohh, she had a crush on you! Does she STILL have a crush on you?

Even if you're financially able to handle all bills, you WILL resent her for occupying your living space and not paying shit. Be prepared for this.

Otherwise, invest in a 6-month supply of rubbers just in case in a moment of weakness you both feel the urge to bone each other. Just don't get her pregnant! Then 6 months could turn into 18+ years!

And lay down the law with her about her NOT bringing OTHER guys, after a drunken night out at a club or whatever, back to your place to have sex with. I've heard that happens a lot with roommates and would be a total disrespect of you. If that happens, they can rent a motel room. You don't need to see it, hear it, or even know about it.