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You and your partner have decided to move in together. Here are some steps to prevent war from breaking out in your living room.

<strong>Step 1:</strong> Be sure Make sure you’re moving in together for the right reasons. Moving in to fix your relationship problems may make those problems worse.

<!--more--> <strong> Step 2:</strong> Make it home Make your new place feel like home. With a positive attitude and our willingness to compromise, work with your partner to organize and decorate each room.

<strong>Step 3:</strong> Define normal Define what you consider normal behavior in a household. Find a happy medium with your partner, and respect their quirks and habits.

<strong>Step 4:</strong> Divide chores Divide chores and create a chore list. Make sure you both feel the list is divided equally.

<strong>Step 5:</strong> Assign responsibilities Choose responsibilities ahead of time. Make clear what you expect from each other before you move.

<strong> Step 6:</strong> Set aside time away from each other. By giving each other space, you’ll appreciate your time together even more.

<strong>Step 7:</strong> Be flexible and listen to each other’s needs. Work together to make both parties happy, and moving in will be a lot easier.

<strong>Step 8:</strong> Be alone Set aside time away from each other. By giving each other space, you’ll appreciate your time together even more.

<strong>Step 9:</strong> Be flexible Be flexible and listen to each other’s needs. Work together to make both parties happy, and moving in will be a lot easier.

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