Moving in with your significant other is a huge step in any relationship and is certainly an exciting time for both parties. However, there are some things you need to ensure you keep in mind when taking this step in your relationship.

Whether you agree to move into an apartment together, or one of you moves into a place the other already has, one of the major things you need to do is ensure that the apartment is comfortable for both partners.

If not, it could ruin the relationship and unfortunately lead to it ending if you’re not careful. Without any further ado, let’s go over a few ways to make sure an apartment is comfortable for both partners.

Consult Each Other Before Big Changes and Purchases

One of the best ways to ensure the space is comfortable for all is to always consult with one another before making any big changes or purchases. While there are many reasons that couples break up, finances are a big one. Disagreements with finances are common, and can lead to awful fights and the dissolving of relationships.

But in addition to the financial aspect of things, this is a shared space and should be treated as such. If you simply go out and buy a massive new piece of art or some furniture without asking your partner how they feel, it isn’t likely to go well. Major decisions like this need to be attacked and figured out together.

Now, feel free to make small purchases or personal purchases on your own without consulting each other, of course. But with larger things, never simply assume that your partner will be okay with things simply because you are.

Ensure Each Person Has Their Own Space

While you live together and likely want to spend a lot of time together, each person still needs their own alone time. Being alone can be very important for your mental health, and everyone can benefit from some time to relax on their own and decompress. One of the best ways to ensure that this can happen is by making sure that each person has their own space.

Each of you should have a room or corner of the apartment where you can go to be alone for a while if need be. Maybe for one of you it’s the bedroom, and for the other it’s the couch in the living room. The choice is yours, and depends on the shape and size of your apartment. If you are forced to be right beside each other all day and night, it can certainly be challenging and can lead you to getting on each other’s nerves a lot.

Be Patient and Understanding of One Another

Patience is key when living with someone else, and a big part of being comfortable is being able to have patience and some understanding with one another. Even if you make a point to get enough alone time, you will be living in such close quarters with your partner that you are bound to get on each other’s nerves.

Instead of fighting and arguing with one another, do your best to be patient. They are likely feeling the same way you are, and arguing about something trivial does no one any good. If you find yourself getting frustrated, take a step back and take some deep breaths to center yourself, and try to see things from their perspective.

In conclusion, these are just some of the many ways to ensure that your apartment is comfortable for both you and your partner going forward.

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