Moving In Together Tips To Keep The Love Alive
"The talk" happened. You've decided to live together for reasons both financially practical and lovingly passionate. You'll be able to cut your living expenses significantly and spend every day together. It makes total sense to share personal spaces. As you change living arrangements and take on a more serious commitment, you and your loved one may want to enhance your new life together in the following ways.MAKE OVER YOUR LOVE NEST Since you'll be sharing your bedroom full-time, now is the perfect time to upgrade everything about your intimate space. Ditch your pink floral duvet for a gender-neutral comforter and replace old sheets with new bedding to make romantic evenings feel amazing. Also, you might as well replace your mattress and check out macys queen and full mattresses buying guide to help you choose the right one as a couple. Don't hesitate to splurge on a new set of silk or Egyptian cotton sheets and a few decorative throw pillows either. This is your sacred space.DECORATE & ACCOMMODATE It can be easy to get caught up in the excitement of decorating your new place. You may have spent hours on Houzz and poured over decor ideas with your friends or have detailed sketches of each room's theme, but remember this is his home, too. Think about the compromises he is making to share a space with you and maybe make some yourself. If he is a minimalist, try not to clutter the shelves with knick-knacks and curios. Is he a sports fan? Swap out the girly lamps with his favorite team's memorabilia. He may appoint you head of the decorating committee, but don't forget to factor in space for his Playstation 3 or foosball table. Make sure each of you has your own "space." Whether it's a craft room, a desk area, the kitchen, balcony, a corner of a room, or even a comfy chair, each of you needs your own individual spot. Everyone needs somewhere to have "me time."KEEP THE LOVE ALIVE After the excitement of moving in together fades, don't let the romance fade with it. Just because you're roomies doesn't mean you can't surprise each other every once in a while. Ask your girlfriends to help you pick out a new perfume or scent you think he'll like. Surprise him with his favorite meal or treat him to drinks out. Schedule a date night and take turns treating each other. You can take him to a hip new eatery and then for dancing, then pick up the bill. When it's his turn, he can take you to a sports bar for wings and then to an action flick. Also, try to do new things at least once a month. Couples tend to get into "routine ruts," especially when living together. And keep the lovin' alive as well. A new apartment or setup = new places to explore each other's bodies. This is the perfect opportunity to "break in" each and every room. Twice.DITCH UNSUPPORTIVE FRIENDS You know who they are - the girlfriend suffering from one tragic online date after another who doesn't even try to hide her envy over your relationship. Then there's your other girlfriend who's got a ring, three kids and the requisite mini van. She just doesn't understand why you don't settle down already. Healthy friendships are essential in life, and if people who are closest to you aren't positive influences in your life, don't be afraid to let them go. You're embarking on a new chapter in your life and deserve a supportive network of friends who are there for you every step of the way. "Written By: JASMINE LEIGHTY" "Jasmine is the client services manager for a boutique marketing firm. She loves to write, study SEO trends and take her golden retriever to the dog park."
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