You and your partner have decided to move in together. Here are some steps to prevent war from breaking out in your living room.
Step 1: Be sure Make sure you’re moving in together for the right reasons. Moving in to fix your relationship problems may make those problems worse.
Step 2: Make it home Make your new place feel like home. With a positive attitude and our willingness to compromise, work with your partner to organize and decorate each room.
Step 3: Define normal Define what you consider normal behavior in a household. Find a happy medium with your partner, and respect their quirks and habits.
Step 4: Divide chores Divide chores and create a chore list. Make sure you both feel the list is divided equally.
Step 5: Assign responsibilities Choose responsibilities ahead of time. Make clear what you expect from each other before you move.
Step 6: Set aside time away from each other. By giving each other space, you’ll appreciate your time together even more.
Step 7: Be flexible and listen to each other’s needs. Work together to make both parties happy, and moving in will be a lot easier.
Step 8: Be alone Set aside time away from each other. By giving each other space, you’ll appreciate your time together even more.
Step 9: Be flexible Be flexible and listen to each other’s needs. Work together to make both parties happy, and moving in will be a lot easier.
Pinstripe Magazine Staff
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