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I just moved in with my partner for the first time. Here are 10 things that helped it go smoothly.

Morgan GoldwichDec 15, 2021, 21:22 IST

My partner and I moved in together in July.Morgan Goldwich

  • I just moved in with my partner for the first time.
  • Moving is always stressful, but moving in with a partner in a shared space offers unique challenges.
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I just officially moved in with my partner.

This is the first time I've signed a lease with a significant other.Sophia Veiga

We talked through the logistics ahead of time.

We discussed details and our feelings prior to the move.Morgan Goldwich
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We were each able to have a space in our house that is our own.

My partner made a workspace in our garage.Sophia Veiga

We used the opportunity to downsize.

We had a plan for where we would put everything before we actually moved.Morgan Goldwich
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We kept an open mind.

I was on the fence about how a drum set would look in our cozy reading room, but it ended up giving the room a very cool vibe.Morgan Goldwich

We recognized our routine might have to be adjusted, but not compromised.

One of my favorite habits is reading before bed — bonus points if my partner and I read next to each other.Morgan Goldwich
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We communicate when something isn't working.

Keeping our space clean helps clear our headspace.Morgan Goldwich

We try not to let chores build up.

Playing music while we do chores helps pass the time.Morgan Goldwich
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We make an effort to have quality time together, both in and out of the house.

Even a night in can be made special — especially if you put cheap wine in fancy glasses.Sophia Veiga

But we also try to prioritize alone time.

I love to sit at a local coffee shop in my free time.Morgan Goldwich
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We remember we have the same goal.

We try to make the most out of living together.Morgan Goldwich
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