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Expect to make adjustments regarding your personal space. For example, should you share a phone line or get two? What happens if one person prefers music or TV and the other person likes it quiet? And whose TV viewing takes preference if you don't agree on a program? You have been used to doing everything in your own way, and now you have another person to consider. You need to find ways of balancing your separate lives, while building a life together. Keep in mind that sharing the same space doesn't mean you have to breathe every molecule of oxygen that your partner does. You can and should allow for personal space and personal time. Closing the door every once in a while doesn't mean it's over, so long as you express "I love you, and I need some personal time."
Also remember that while moving in together naturally means spending more time together, it's vital to maintain the rituals you established when you lived apart. Date nights, going to restaurants or shows, or even sneaking off for the weekend are all still important for your relationship.
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