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

Communication skills
沟通技巧

A chore list
家务清单

Personal space
个人空间

Flexibility
灵活性

Steps
步骤

STEP 1 Be sure
1.确定

Make sure you're moving in together for the right reasons. Moving in to fix your relationship problems may make those problems worse.
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STEP 2 Make it home
2.有家的感觉

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.
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Get rid of duplicate items, keeping the better of the two collections.
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STEP 3 Define normal
3.定义正常行为

Define what you consider normal behavior in a household. Find a happy medium with your partner, and respect their quirks and habits.
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STEP 4 Divide chores
4.分摊家务

Divide chores and create a chore list. Make sure you both feel the list is divided equally.
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Specify when chores are to be completed. People have different expectations about how often the laundry should be done or the bathroom cleaned.
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STEP 5 Assign responsibilities
5.分派任务

Choose responsibilities ahead of time. Make clear what you expect from each other before you move.
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STEP 6 Be alone
6.私人空间

Set aside time away from each other. By giving each other space, you’ll appreciate your time together even more.
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STEP 7 Be flexible
7.灵活机动

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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Did you know? More than half of all first marriages in the U.S. are preceded by couples living together.
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