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What to know if you’re moving in with your man during the pandemic

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What to know if you’re moving in with your man during the pandemic

Is this what you really want? There may be some things you haven’t considered…

by Hayley Tai  /   July 24, 2020
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Earlier on, during the Circuit Breaker, many of us lamented not being able to meet with our significant other. And now that we’re already way into Phase 2, young couples moving in with each other just so they can spend time together without the fear of separation. 

Moving, while laborious, can be exciting. It acts as a temporary refresh button to your life, as you’re now able to re-posit certain life habits. Plus, it’ll also feel like you’re taking the next step to deepen your relationship with your boyfriend. 

But are you only making these decisions because of the pandemic? You may want to consider the following issues before you lug your barang over to his place:

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What to know if you're moving in with your man during the pandemic
Is he really 100 per cent okay with it?
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Think about the times you guys actually discussed this properly. If there hasn’t been a long discussion over the issue of moving in, you may want to revisit the topic before making a decision.

Living in such close proximity with your significant other can be detrimental to your relationship if one person is not mentally ready.

Do you know about his toilet habits? Or his daily routine? If you don’t, there’s a high chance that you may not be able to adapt to some of the most basic routines he’s been accustomed to for the most part of his life.

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Is the pandemic causing you to make rash decisions?
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Yes, being seperated from your man can take a toll on you. Especially when you only have Zoom and Facetime to chat.

But it’s also healthy to spend time apart. Being independent while in a relationship is something many of us don’t think about. Having your own space and schedule (instead of letting your life revolve around his, or expecting him to plan his life around you) is vital.

In a study by Harvard Medical School, spending time on building strong relationships will make you less susceptible to depression.

If all of your time is spent on one person, you’re cut off from the rest of your social life. And that’s not healthy. A support system isn’t made up of just one person. Having your family and friends around you is very important.

And we also highly do not recommend you moving in with him to avoid an impending breakup…

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And if he lives with his parents, are they okay with an additional person in their house?
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Ah…the age-old topic no one likes to address. It’s best to seek permission from his family if you’re moving into a family home. You should also keep in mind that moving into the family home means that you have to adjust your routine to theirs.

Expecting them to change their lives for you isn’t exactly the way to go. If you’re not willing to give up certain habits, you may want to reconsider your choice.

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