Temporary Storage Space is a viable option
Your partner and you are practically living together. The past few weeks have passed without you setting foot in your apartment (except to get the mail and exchange dirty clothes). Making it official is the next logical step, isn’t it?
One of the most significant milestones in any relationship is moving in together. It is a true test of your commitment and the beginning of a potential life together. Approaching it the right way is equally important.
The decision to live together is exciting, but unless you’re very young, you’re likely to have two households’ worth of furniture and possessions to store. Knowing what to keep, donate, or sell can be difficult sometimes. By renting self-storage, you can hold onto anything that you are unsure about, and then decide about it when you are settled in. Perhaps one sofa will work better than another, or maybe more bookcases are needed than you previously thought. In the short term, you can save money by not making rash decisions when you make use of a self-storage unit.
Experiments
Compromise is essential in any relationship, no matter how much you love each other. Perhaps one of you has a large collection of film memorabilia or you and your partner love to exercise at home. Consider converting an extra bedroom into a home gym or an exhibition space for memorabilia. Creating a reptile collection could even take up an entire room. You may want to store your existing furniture in budget storage if you do not know how long this experiment will last. Even if the experiment doesn’t work out, you’ll still have everything you need to restore the room to its original configuration.
Take some pressure off your relationship by renting a budget home storage unit. Whatever the situation, whether it’s decluttering regularly, storing excess furniture, or creating space for new arrivals.
On the Flip-Side
Occasionally, things don’t always work out as planned and circumstances change. We all know how exhausting and traumatic it can be to split up your books and furniture after five years of dating or a long marriage. As a result, you need to go about this step carefully. When ending a cohabitation relationship, typically one partner or the other wants to move out of the shared residence (or is even legally required to do so).
The Facts
According to the Marriages and Divorce, 2020 report released by Statistics South Africa, the total number of people getting married has fallen steadily from 2011 to 2020.
In the USA, Four-in ten new marriages involved remarriage. The number of adults cohabiting with a partner is on the rise.
According to Business Insider:
The happiest marriages are between best friends and the closer the partners are in age, the less likely they are to get divorced.
In multiple studies, couples that actively celebrated good news (rather than actively or passively dismissed it) have had a higher rate of relationship well-being.
Tips on Moving in with a new Partner
- Make sure you know what your partner’s relationship goals are.
- Before moving in together, stay together for a while.
- Share your deepest fears about moving in together.
- Try living in a trial situation first.
- Find out what you can do to make it your own.
- Don’t be afraid to take time alone if you need it.
- Establish boundaries and communicate with each other.
- Develop a routine with your partner.
- You should ask your partner what they need from you.
- It doesn’t always work out, but it’s still worth trying.
At the end of the day, we all hope for a Happy Ever After.
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