Deciding to move in with your significant other is a pretty big deal, so it’s important to learn how to master the fine art of living together. It doesn’t mean that you will have to give up your independence, just that you will be one step closer to a major commitment, like marriage. Living with your significant other is not always easy, especially if you are used to living alone and always doing whatever you like. When you are living with someone else, potential conflicts may arise, so it’s best to learn how to deal with them so they won’t damage your relationship or your happiness. Here are 7 tips for mastering the fine art of living together that you should consider:
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1. Don’t do It Because You Think You Should
If you decide to move in with your significant other, don’t do it only because you think you should, do it only if you feel you want to take this step in your relationship. It shouldn’t be a decision based on convenience either, or because you feel like all your friends are doing it. Move in with your partner because you want to be with them more and you want to take the next step together.
2. Try to Find a New Space
Moving in together will be easier and less problematic if you find a brand new space that you two will share. If you move into his place or he moves in with you, you might feel like they are encroaching on your territory. You will need to rearrange your things so you can make room for theirs and you might feel uncomfortable. That’s why it’s best to find a new space that you two can share, so you’ll avoid any potential conflict that may arise due to this new change in your lifestyle.
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3. Don’t Get a Roommate
If you decide to move in with your partner, make sure that it will be only the two of you and don’t get a roommate. You should try to experience one another and learn more about each other and that’s why it’s best if it's only the two of you.
4. Communicate Better
The best ways to avoid any potential conflicts that may arise when you move in with your significant other is by improving your communication skills. There is a lot to work out before taking this important step. You’ll need to talk about rent, who buys groceries, who pays the bills and so on.
5. Create Ground Rules
You need to be honest with each other if you want this arrangement to work. Try to create some ground rules. Tell your partner about your daily rituals, like for example that you need to spend a couple of minutes alone when you come home tired from work so you can recharge your energy.
6. Have Alone Time
Even if you move in with your significant other, it doesn’t mean that you have to spend every single minute of every single day with them. It’s important to spend some alone time every now and then and you should allow your partner to do the same sometimes.
7. Have Guests
One of the best ways to increase your appreciation for each other is by having lots of guests in your new home. You will be able to entertain your guests together and this is such a fun way to bond and to share the life you have built together. It will make you even prouder of what you have created in the beautiful home that you two share.
There are a lot of things that you should consider when you decide to move in with your significant other. I just mentioned a few in this little article, but I’m sure that there are many more I could add to this list. Do you know any other tips for mastering the fine art of living together? Please share your thoughts with us in the comments section!
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Rebecca: My boyfriend loves to get up early and I pretty much sleep in till noon. In our defense, he works mornings and I work nights. That's the most annoying thing about living together I think.
peony: Great advice and if you are not strapped for cash have separate bathrooms hehehehh
Shey: So true. There is one thing i wanna add though, before moving out with your bf of gf. Know the person if hes early bird or night owl. This was always a reason of our fight before. Now im kinda adjusted. Im an early bird. Always starts the day early. I always wanted to go jogging but my bf just want to sleep. Eventually, i go on my routine myself and accept the fact that we are different.
Isabella: Shey Reel I'm in the same boat, and I accept that I can't sleep in but he always does. We don't live together yet but it's a good time for me to get jobs done, and also have a little me time as he sleeps til like noon! Although, he wants to lose weight so I'm forever encouraging him to get up earlier - I think I'll start setting the alarm soon hehe :P
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