6.It’s not just about you anymore.
If you used to be very independent and do whatever you pleased before moving in with your partner, now things will have to change because it’s not just about you anymore. Moving in with someone usually sparks a lot of thoughts and plans about the future.
It’s not just about what you want or need anymore, you also need to consider your partner’s feelings and needs, and the transition is not always easy. According to Miller, “Perhaps one of the biggest learning curves when living together is adapting from an ‘I’ mentality to a ‘we’ mentality.”
“You begin to shift away from an individualistic mindset to a more collective mindset that includes your significant other when making decisions—because it no longer just impacts you but your partner as well,” Miller added.
However, the transition usually comes naturally after you got used to sharing a home with your significant other, and then you start laying down the foundation for a long-lasting relationship. If you’re going it with the right person, it’s all worth it.
