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The decision to live together as a couple will create a great bond between the two or quite the opposite, if it does not work, the separation will come. Many couples make the decision to live together before getting married, to find out if he is really the prince charming or the princess that we think he is. It is very different to live each one by his side, and to see each other occasionally. If a fight occurs, everyone will go their own way.
When both live together, the ideal is to create an atmosphere of harmony and understanding so that the relationship can last for many years. You will have to make adjustments to your lifestyle when you move in with your partner. These tips will be very useful for couples who want to share their privacy and intimacy and create an atmosphere of harmony, especially for those who have not experienced living together as a couple.
Avoid imposing yourself
One of the first tips is that you do not impose how to do things. Everyone has their own way of being, of doing their activities, making their food or cleaning. So a mistake, which you should not make, is wanting to do everything your way. If your partner does something that you do not like or something that you consider to be wrong, you should explain what the correct way is like and reach a middle ground where both of you agree.
Communication and reaching agreements
Communication between couples and agreements are the key to living together. Perhaps at the beginning, you let some things go by, that you may think are not important but the best thing is to say it since in the long run they are things that will make you upset. So be it, place the toilet paper correctly. Things have to be said to each other, respectfully and without fighting, to reach mutual agreements.
Remove your parents from your personal life with your partner
Relationships are of two and when third parties intervene, it is most likely that everything ends badly. The problems with your partner should not be known by your parents, at least not in such detail. Since this way, your parents’ attitude towards your partner will not change. It may happen that you have solved the problems with him, and your mother may never forgive him.
Know their lifestyle habits
If living together is something new for both of you, it is important to know what your partner’s daily life is like before moving in together. This way they won’t take you by surprise. Talk about your needs and expectations, and be considerate of each other. An example is that if your partner works at home at night, try not to watch very noisy television at that time so as not to disturb him.
Commit to cleaning
Some people are neater than others. When they start living together, everything is sure to be clean and tidy. But the reality is that both of you are going to have to clean, or know what your expectations are in terms of cleanliness, to find out if you are going to pay a maid to take care of that. Talk about who will clean what, when and how often it will be cleaned. Agreeing on cleaning standards beforehand will ensure that you are both on the same page.
Give in a little
Couples must agree on their priorities and interests to create an ideal environment. Life is not perfect, so many times you will have to give a little to be successful as a couple and achieve a balanced relationship. Forgive, forget and move on: your love is much more important than a stupid fight you had over something insignificant.
Respect privacy
Although you will share a bedroom, and probably closets, it is still important to respect your partner’s privacy, and he yours. Most people need time alone to reset their energy, so be sure to respect their space.
