This is especially when one person has a lower tolerance for dirt and disorder than the other individual. Having defined duties before moving in can spare many fights. Also, talking about the issue ensures that different perceptions of who does the most work will not arise: traditionally, men believe that they do more chores while women say men do less. A National Department of Labor study found that "based on reports from 21,000 people on their activities during an average day last year…employed women averaged about an hour more per day on housework than did employed men" ("Working women do more chores than men," 2010, NBC).
Step 4: Recognize it's no longer just your space -- even if that was once the case
When one person moves into the other person's space, whether an apartment or a house, he or she is moving into another person's territory. (When two individuals move into a new space, the relationship may be more equitable). Redefining the laws of the space is essential -- how much discretion does the 'new' inhabitant have in redecorating? How easy will it be for the other person to concede storage space? The rules of the relationship may change, given the new living situation. Communal sharing or equality may have characterized the relationship before cohabitation, but a more authoritarian style may begin to dominate, if the partners find themselves imitating their parent's behavior, for example, when living together and negotiating cleaning and decorating (Gilovich, 2010). Also, the issue of finances may arise when negotiating an equitable relationship -- if one partner makes more money, he or she may demand greater discretion over how it is spent, which can be a source of conflict.
Step 5: Ask yourself -- what is your attachment style?
Are you avoidant by nature? Do you need your space? Or do you get anxious if your partner stares at a television program and doesn't pay attention to you? One partner may feel upset if the other is more introverted and needs time to...
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