<p><a href="/images/old/6a00e5537d966288330120a964ce60970b-800wi.jpg" rel="lightbox" style="display: inline;"><img alt="24346093" class="asset asset-image at-xid-6a00e5537d966288330120a964ce60970b " src="/images/old/6a00e5537d966288330120a964ce60970b-500wi.jpg" style="width: 480px; " /></a> <br />You and your partner have decided to move in together. Here are some steps to prevent war from breaking out in your living room.&#0160;&#0160;</p>

<p><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.</p>

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Step 2:</strong> Make it home
Make your new place feel like home. With a positive attitude and willingness to compromise, work with your partner to organize and decorate each room.&#0160;
<p><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.</p><strong>Step 4:</strong> Divide chores
Divide chores and create a chore list. Make sure you both feel the list is divided equally.&#0160;
<p><strong>Step 5:</strong> Assign responsibilities
Choose responsibilities ahead of time. Make clear what you expect from each other before you move.</p><strong>
Step 6:</strong> Set aside time away from each other. By giving each other space, you’ll appreciate your time together even more.&#0160;
<p><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.</p>

<p><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.</p>

<p><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.</p>

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