If you’re moving in together, it’s easy to anticipate the practical adjustments that will occur. Refrigerator, television, and closet space will be shared. You’ll spend every night together, and each morning you’ll be in the same spot. When moving in with a new roommate, it may take some time to find a routine that works for both of you. What responsibilities will each of you have? You say you’ll clean a lot. Even before the relocation, you can talk about some of these difficulties to make the transition easier.
With regard to a shared physical area, it’s best not to expect any emotional changes. Any relationship can be ruined by unrealistic expectations. Any game will have its share of highs and lows. It’s vital to see how each person responds to those. There will be no shaming or blaming. Just open, heart-to-heart communication. No jargon. Enter with an open mind and not preconceived notions of how things will turn out.
A Couple's Guide to Sharing a Home
1. The more you talk, the better.
When two people live together, communication tends to shift. They may assume that the other person already knows what they are feeling. Everyone is capable of taking each other’s support and assistance for granted at times. Honesty is always the best policy. Listen to each other’s viewpoints on the home rules so that you can better understand your own. Tell them if they leave the toilet seat up if you don’t like it. However, it’s important to exercise restraint. Don’t hold me responsible.
2. Maintain your individuality and do not be afraid to express yourself.
Jacobson admits that it’s not uncommon for couples to start doing everything together when they move in together. Being in the company of another person can make you lose track of your personal time. Depending on your relationship, it could be because you want to spend all of your time with the other, or because they are jealous of your time spent apart.
Keep your life separate and don’t feel obligated to do everything together. It’s crucial to maintain your individuality as you grow closer to your partner by maintaining a network of friends, interests, and hobbies.
3. When a problem arises, take a close look at yourself.
Inevitably, a disagreement will arise that causes one of the partners to become irate. In the smallest instances, it can be as simple as someone forgetting to do the dishes, or it can be more serious, such as working too much and being away from home all the time. Before criticizing your partner, take a look at yourself. Be clear about why you’re upset and why this reaction is taking place before confronting your partner.
Before bringing up an uncomfortable topic with their partner, a person should examine their own thoughts and feelings to get to the bottom of it. You’ll be able to communicate more effectively and without pointing fingers, which will help you both move forward.