7. COMMUNICATE, COMMUNICATE, COMMUNICATE!
Moving in together means there will be lots to discuss, constantly! You’ll be learning as you go along, possibly discovering things about your partner you never knew before. While some of those things might be cute, others might be downright annoying.
What’s important is that you communicate.
“People are going to have a lot of new feelings they haven’t thought about or expressed before,” says Nebhnani. “All these new feelings are natural but it’s good to talk about them rather than bottling them up and exploding later. Choose a time every week for a check-in. You can have a running list of things that bother you, and during check-in time, bring them up with your partner.”
Communication can make or break a relationship, especially during times of stress.
8. ABOVE ALL, HAVE FUN!
While moving in together poses its own set of challenges, it’s also a unique opportunity to really get to know and have fun with your partner.
Think of new and exciting things to do together, like ballroom dancing, getting a scuba certification, or taking up an outdoor activity like cycling.
Living together is also a great opportunity to get to know yourself and your own triggers. A partner provides a mirror into what you need to improve.
When done with open communication and a positive attitude, moving in together just might be the best decision you’ve ever made.
Kristin Hanes is a freelance writer and blogger living in San Francisco. Her work has appeared in SF Gate, Marie Claire, and Realtor.com, among other publications.
