Even though you might think that it’s a piece of cake to move in with your significant other, there are still a few things you should do before moving in with him if you want your relationship to be successful. There is in fact a big difference between going out with your boyfriend and living with them every day. That’s why, you should consider how moving in together will affect your relationship dynamic. There are a lot of things that you should consider, like how you are going to work together at home, how you treat each other and how much time you spend together. Here are 7 things you should do before moving in with him:
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1. Consider the Pros and Cons of the Location You Choose
When you move in with your significant other, you should consider first the pros and cons of the location you choose with your boyfriend. Is is too far from your workplace? Is it a rent-controlled apartment? Is it in a new town? Think about all these before moving in with your significant other.
2. Let Go of the Things You Don’t Need
Before moving in with your boyfriend, try to consider if all your stuff is worth taking with you. You will be sharing your new space with your significant other and they might have just as many things as you do. See if there are things that you don’t need to bring to your new place so you will avoid the clutter.
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3. Divide the Chores
If both of you are busy, try to talk about dividing the chores before moving in tougher. This way, you will know who is responsible with doing the dishes, who is cooking, who is doing the cleaning and who will set the table. Of course, you could do all of these together since it will be more fun for the both of you.
4. Make a Schedule and Stick to It
Once you divided the chores, make a schedule and stick to it. This will help you know what you and your boyfriend are doing and you will be able to adjust that schedule to accommodate each other’s needs.
5. Discuss the Things That Your Boyfriend Should Expect
We all have weird habits and when you are living with someone, they might expect certain things from you. Before moving in with your significant other, you should consider changing these habits or at least, you should give your boyfriend a fair warning about them.
6. Compromise on the Things That Need to Change
When you move in with your significant other, you will spend a lot of time with them so certain misunderstandings might come up. In order to avoid conflicts, you should try to compromise on the things that need to change before moving in together.
7. Make Room for Your Boyfriend’s Things
If your boyfriend is moving in with you, you should try to make room for your boyfriend's things. Get rid of all the things you don’t need and make some room for their stuff too. They might not only need room for their clothes but also shelves for their books or even more space for food.
There are a lot of things that you should consider before moving 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 things someone should do before moving in with their boyfriend? Please share your thoughts with us in the comments section!
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jamey: You put out how much respect you show for yourself and that's how your significant other will treat you. Girls have some morals please and show your guys you deserve more than just a move in buddy!
KaReN: i moved in with my SO just after a few weeks of going out, and it was great we had such fun together, now we're in engaged, so in my opinion if it's going to work it's going to work, there's no such thing as moving too fast in a relationship, we rushed in too everything without thinking it through really... moving in together, having a baby, i think it made our relationship better. you just have to find the right guy :)
Taylor: How is moving in together not having respect for yourself? Everyone has different opinions. I moved in with my partner before we tied the knot and we were fine. Saved us that stress of figuring out each other's living habits
jamey: How about having an engagement ring on your finger first? Why buy the cow when you can get the milk for free?!
Shey: Something to add. Dont bring the stuff that you recieved, like as a present, from your ex. I had this experience when my boyfriend bring the gift that his ex gave her. I felt devastated and, for the first night we moved out together, we fight. :(
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