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The decision to move in together is a major adventure. When you are both in one place, you can begin to build your life together, creating your own rituals as a committed couple. If you have some growing pains with this, if you get on each other's nerves sometimes, if you find habits in your partner annoying that you never found annoying before, this doesn't mean you're not meant to be together. It is simply part of negotiating sharing the same space. Below you'll find the most common areas of difficulty that couples have when moving in together, and our strategies for making the transition as smooth as possible.
Trouble Spot #1: "Whose house it is anyway?"
Trouble Spot #2: "I can't stand your couch!"
Trouble Spot #3: "I need my personal space!"
Trouble Spot #4: "Your socks on the floor are driving me crazy!"
Trouble Spot #5: "It's your turn to do the dishes!"
Trouble Spot #6: "I can spend my money any way I want!"
 Dr. Dale Atkins is a psychologist, writer (co-author of From the Heart) and frequent media expert specializing in couple and family relationships. She has two grown sons, lives in Connecticut with her husband and dog, and has a private practice in New York City. |
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