The decision to live together should not be taken lightly. Joining your life with another person is a big step. On the other hand, if you and your partner feel like you are ready to do it, there are a few things to keep in mind. Although many couples are perfectly happy living together, living with their partner often requires a little more work. Living together can be tricky, so here are some helpful tips with suggestions on how to make living together work for you.

Clean and tidy: Cleanliness can lead to a lot of arguments when a couple lives together. If your partner is more orderly than you, it is vital that you work a little more to keep the apartment clean. While your partner may be obsessed with cleanliness that the average person cannot match, you should try to work with your partner to find the right balance so that the two of you are mutually satisfied with the condition of the apartment.

If you find the context backwards, where your partner is not up to your standards of cleanliness, you will have to figure something out. Perhaps your partner can be in charge of some specific tasks. Maybe there is something your partner prefers to do, like cook or organize bills. Try to work together, drawing on each other’s strengths. When we live together, it is essential that one person does not feel like they are doing all the work.

Pay the bills: As much as you love your partner, you should keep in mind that she should play an equal role in helping with the household bills. It is unfair to have one person in a relationship to support another. Keep in mind that you must pay your share of the bills to avoid financial problems. You need to be careful if your partner seems to be running out of money from time to time, especially towards the end of the month. Lending your partner money or paying your partner’s share of bills can set a dangerous precedent. You never want to think of your partner as financial pressure or worse, a useless bum.

Time together and time apart: The main challenge of staying in the same house is managing the time to spend together. It is key to continue with the activities that are important to you. Moving in with your partner shouldn’t make you the same person. Don’t expect your partner to spend all of their time entertaining you when you are free. They should both have separate lives. Similarly, it is a problem if your partner suddenly becomes too possessive and cannot handle the fact that you have your own life outside of him or her. It is important to spend quality time with your partner, however, giving yourself a break from facing her is just as important.

Annoying Habits – No matter how well you know a person, you will constantly be amazed at what you learn about them when you move in together. Whether you like it or not, both of you will have habits the other party can’t stand, whether it’s loud snoring at night, leaving your socks everywhere, or tidying up your bed. The truth is that nobody is perfect, and there are probably things about you that also annoy your partner. Make an effort to look beyond the minor habits and focus on the positive side of things.