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Meeting up has become so complicated!
by Thomas Meyer
Your first flat together: how to make moving in together work
3.6.2019
Translation: machine translated
Do you and your other half want to move in together? Before you do, there are a few things you should bear in mind so that the first argument isn't inevitable.
General rehearsal
New beginning
Circumstances don't always allow it, but try to find a new nest together. Even if it's convenient that your partner already has a nice place to stay in a central location. You will always feel somewhat disadvantaged or merely a guest in the other person's home. If there's no other option, then completely redecorate the old flat together.
Taste is debatable
If you have a strong personality, don't try to get your way when it comes to furniture. A relationship is based on compromises that everyone has to make. The same applies to your own four walls, as both partners need to feel equally comfortable in them. This means: if you get your way with the sofa table, let your sweetheart choose the TV furniture, etc. [[image:22183733]]
To each his own
An advantage of living together: You can share the cost of rent. On the other hand, I don't recommend buying new furniture. Why? In the event of a separation, you'll ensure a clear division of property. This will prevent arguments over trivialities such as a fork. Take it in turns to pay and make sure that everything is done fairly: if he buys the sofa, she pays for the bed, for example.
Retreat
Household plan
You agree on who does which housework? Then congratulations. That's an exception. What helped me: Decide on a day of the week when you'll tidy up your home together. You can take it in turns to do the chores. If you can't manage this organisationally, draw up a cleaning schedule like in a shared flat. Make a note of who has to do which chore by when.
A cosy home, happiness for two. If you follow these rules, your chances of living harmoniously under one roof are good. For more tips, you can follow me by clicking the button on my author profile.
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