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Moving in with your significant other is a big step in any relationship. Just because you\u2019ve been dating for a few months, and you find each other attractive, doesn\u2019t mean you should rashly make a decision to move in together. Yes, we get it. You save money on rent, and it\u2019s not like you guys don\u2019t see each other every day anyway. But have you thought about what it would be like to live with your endearing significant other, and all of their flaws (because there will be flaws), 24\/7? <\/span><\/p>\n

Moving in with a significant other is a big step, and you need to make sure you and your partner are prepared for it. Believe us. It\u2019s not going to be as simple as it was moving in with your high school best friend. Taking a big step like this could elevate your relationship to the next level, or it could be the beginning of the end. So how to avoid a crash and burn? Here are a couple of pointers.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Figure Out Finances<\/h2>\n

As you might already know, money issues and disagreements about finances is one of the leading causes of relationships ending, along with not waiting for your significant other to eat dinner. That is why it is imperative to figure out the financial aspects of the move before ever moving in with each other. This includes everything from knowing what portion of bills and rent each person is covering, what your idea is on how much money to spend on entertainment, and so on. The choices you make on these topics will vary from relationship to relationship. Some might be ok with splitting 50\/50, but others may do it based on a percentage. <\/span><\/p>\n

Discuss Social Preferences<\/h2>\n

While you are now moved in with each other and have taken your relationship to the next level, you and your partner are still individuals. As a result, you will each still have your own lives, friends, and interests. Because of this, you will have to come to an agreement with your significant other about when it is okay to have friends over, and when it is not. If you don\u2019t have some agreement in place, arguments could quickly surface. Naturally, one might want to bring a friend home one day impulsively. We\u2019re not saying that\u2019s not ok. However, bringing home a party when your partner took an early night due to that presentation tomorrow, might not be the best of ideas.<\/span><\/p>\n

Prioritize Alone Time<\/h2>\n

Remember, just because you live with each other now doesn\u2019t mean that you need to spend every waking moment with them. In fact, if you do, there is a good chance it will put a strain on the relationship. Even if you love each other to the moon and back, everyone needs some alone time. A simple way to make sure that you each can have your own space and individualism in the apartment is to ensure each person have their own room or section of the place that is \u201ctheirs.\u201d This will make sure there is always somewhere each of you can go to enjoy some alone time or go calm down after an argument. Obviously, if your first apartment together is a tiny studio<\/a> in New York<\/a>\u00a0that might not be an option… <\/span><\/p>\n

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