People Share Invaluable Advice For Couples Moving In Together

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Ally Perry • Writer and Editor
Apr 30, 2023 12:00 PM EDT

I am a firm believer that you can never truly understand someone until you live with them. It doesn't matter how well you think you know them, how long you've been in a relationship, or how often you've stayed over at each other's house. As soon as you start sharing your life on that level, it upgrades the dynamic to an intensity that many proceed to struggle with. I've seen numerous, seemingly rock steady couples face their downfall when they took the plunge of cohabitation, and it's made drastic changes to my own relationships as well.

Long story short, it's best to be well informed when you make such a major life decision. Maybe you shouldn't take all of your advice from a Twitter thread, but it can't do much harm to listen to what some people had to say about how to go about moving in with a partner. It might not be an easy ride, but it's worth it if it works. I am totally not envious of the amount of money it can help you save.

 

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    Window - Nthabee @Nthabeemaringa What advice can you give to a couple that wants to move in together??
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    Window - KASHMIR. @thisiskashmir Don't get a place that y'all can only afford if both of y'all paying. If you can't afford to live there if only one of y'all paying the rent then don't sign the lease if y'all ain't married. Nthabee @Nthabeemaringa 3d What advice can you give to a couple that wants to move in together??
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    Font - Afton Marie @alsoafton Replying to @Nthabeemaringa Have a separate bedroom to sleep in just in case things get heated or you just need alone time
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    Azure - Tshepo Moagi @tshepomoagi_ Replying to @Nthabeemaringa First things first. Sort out the finances
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    Font - Juliana Hale @thejulianahale Replying to @Nthabeemaringa Have your own space and have a mature conversation beforehand about splitting of chores/bills/food/etc
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    Rectangle - ZMO @chicagoszmoo Replying to @Nthabeemaringa If it's a two bathroom, whoever calls bigger bathroom first gets it.
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    Rectangle - JR @GoodYarngrl Replying to @Nthabeemaringa Real advice? If you live together, don't mix money and don't make babies.
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    Font - Noks Ntom'bomvu @MoloiNoks Replying to @Nthabeemaringa -Discuss finances cos bills have to be paid. -If you'll be renting, who's name will be on the lease agreement. -Basic monthly housekeeping budget (electricity, water, etc.) -How will household chores be handled? Are you employing a helper? If so, who pays? -What's the intention?
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    Sports uniform - Opinionated @Sir Pixels Replying to @Nthabeemaringa 1....forgot abt personal space 2...be willing to compromise everything, 3...leave room fr disappointment 4....give it ur all NETHERLANDS 09 DECEMBER 2022 LUSAIL STADIUM 10 AFA 505 TION
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    Font - SegopotsoMashegoana @sego_mashegoana Replying to @Nthabeemaringa It's beautiful, as long as they love each other genuinely it's gonna work. Remember that you gonna fight, but fight maturely and always reflect on the relationship, ask where you should improve, what to do better and where you want to see change, go out, have dinner dates
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    Font - Bonga @BongaNoGoat Replying to @Nthabeemaringa Household chores shouldn't be one sided. We both live here and we both want a clean space, so let's both clean. You're allowed to be lazy sometimes, its life. Teach each other how to cook your fav meals. Speak about each other's differences instead of silent treatment or arguing
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    Font - Summer D'on @summerdonbell Replying to @Nthabeemaringa 1. discuss finances 2. communication in the moment works best 3. keep house matters in the house 4. discuss sleeping habits/times 5. discuss meals/eating habits 6. notice things that bother them 7. talk/laugh/connect w one another; leave the phone 8. respect their quiet time
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    Font - Philly SZN @live_bet_killa Replying to @Nthabeemaringa Everybody replying to this saying anything along the lines of "dont do this until you are married" is giving top 5 worst advice ive seen on this site. Live together for at least 6 months before marriage.
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    Font - TIBZ Buhle @BuhleSpeelman Replying to @Nthabeemaringa 1. Be 100% sure of your decision 2. Struggles is part of testing strength as a Unit 3. Finance discussion is vital 4. There's never a "I" in a Team 5. You're both equal no matter what 6. Play your cards to the Table not to your chest. 7. Endure & Enjoy each other
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