So, you’re moving in with your boyfriend. Or maybe your girlfriend. Okay fine, you’re right – that’s not very modern. Let’s call them your partner for now (how grown up!).
Anyway, it’s an exciting time for you both. There’s just a few things to keep in mind first and foremost.
Apps are your best friend
We’ve had a good rant before about what types of apps are helpful around the house. But for the sake of our non-regular readers, here are some of our favorites:
- Splitwise – it means you can split your bills and know exactly who’s paid what. There’s even a running tally at the end of every month, so you don’t need to remind each other.
- Chorma – love the feeling of delegating household tasks to your partner? I’m sure they do too. Anyway, Chorma lets you share chores and see what’s been done around the house. Without the passive-aggressive fridge notes.
- Sidechef – if you’re moving in together, then you’ll probably need to up your cooking game. Sidechef gives you recipes, steps to follow, and lots of helpful photos/tutorials to help you make the perfect dish.
Play the keep/donate/destroy game
This is something that applies to all of us.
Before moving house, or getting a new flatmate, it’s always a good idea to evaluate your stuff and see what’s important to you – and what might be better off elsewhere. There’s a good chance your lovely new partner already has two can openers. Or one of those snazzy spiralisers. So save yourself the hassle and donate/destroy all those unwanted extras.
Classic example of eclectic kitchen gadgets that can probably be left behind.
Feeling sentimental? That’s cool. We have a service that lets you keep those treasured possessions nice and safe.
Your credit rating
Okay, so it’s not the most romantic of topics. But if you’re going to share a current account, or take out a credit card together, then there’s a few things to keep in mind.
If he doesn’t keep up with his payments (or goes into his overdraft), then it could have a negative impact on your credit rating. Which could then make it harder for you to get a loan or mortgage in the future.
Of course, the same applies to you too. So it’s a good idea to chat about your expenses first and make sure there’ll be no hidden surprises down the line.
IKEA trips
We all pretend it’s about finding BILLY bookcases and becoming a heightened, more organized version of your old roommate self.
Let’s be honest, though. It’s all about meatballs. And cheese sauce. And that strangely exotic cold chocolate cake.
So embrace it – don’t give yourself too much to do – and have fun.
Over to you
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