Moving In with Your Partner? Here's How to Keep it Stress-Free
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- 17 Aug 2022
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Moving in together can seem like a big step. In some ways, it is as you’re committing to this person as your quasi-roommate. We know that cohabitation can be a stress-inducing transition for many couples, but it doesn’t have to be. In fact, sharing your home can bring you closer together in so many ways.
If you’re ready for this next step in your relationship, read on to find out how you can make moving in together feel like a breeze.
Invest In Furniture Together
If money is an issue, do not rush out and buy everything brand new. Pick up furniture from consignment shops for pieces that are just as comfortable as their new counterparts without breaking the bank.
If your apartment or house has any built-ins, such as cabinets or shelving units, don’t feel there is any sense of urgency in changing them or painting them until both styles are incorporated into the mix. You don’t want any of this headache in your first few months living together. These kinds of upgrades will be more fun when it’s something new for both of you.
Make a Plan
In the early stages of your relationship, you probably didn’t think about combining living spaces. Staying together might seem like a natural next step, but it can be a big one. Give yourselves enough time to get it right. Discuss your biggest concerns and figure out what you can do to make things easier for yourself and each other.
If you can’t agree on how exactly you’ll share your space, that’s okay. Just make sure to let each other know exactly how much time you will need before moving in together so that you both have enough preparation time. Read More…
