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Making the decision to live as a couple will undoubtedly be full of illusions, but it will also require patience and tolerance from both of you. Therefore, whether you are dating or married, it is ideal that you are clear about some points that will help you to live together in peace and maintain a happy relationship.

1. Organize finances

When living as a couple you will have to decide if you will share the household expenses. Who will pay what? In order for harmony to last, it is important to be clear about the issues that have to do with the household budget. This way, each one can strategically use his or her salary, or pool the payments in a joint account, depending on what they consider convenient. The important thing is to be clear abouthow you will manage the money from the first minute you live together.

2. Respect spaces

One of the essential keys for a good coexistence is, precisely, to respect the times and spaces, to share with other people, to generate routines without the couple and, even, to spend time alone. All of them, very necessary instances to give air to the relation and to that harmony as a couple may endure As well as not to lose their own dynamics, from visiting parents or meeting friends, to going to a coffee shop to read a book, among other pastimes, they will not only avoid being overwhelmed, but will also enrich the relationship with their different experiences.

3. Establish routines

Living as a couple also it is very important to shed light on certain everyday topics This way, the house will run smoothly and you won't have anything to reproach each other for. In fact, it is also necessary to set certain rules so that harmony as a couple can last, such as whether or not you can smoke inside the house and until what time to keep the television on.Also, define the issue of visits for both sides.

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4. Learning to listen

Communication is one of the foundations of a healthy relationship, especially when you share the same space, and therefore, the opinions of both are valid. But not only in practical matters, but also in what has to do with emotions. If you argue, for example, do not end the day angry, but do not overlook what bothered you. Get into the habit of sitting down to talk in confidence. A good idea is to put your phones aside, either for dinner or when the two of you meet after work.

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5. Keep the details

Not because they live together should they lose those romantic gestures typical of a relationship From giving each other a card, to surprising each other with a nice meal, without it being a special date, simply because that's how they feel and because they both want to maintain a healthy relationship that grows stronger day by day. Small details make the difference Laughter is a balm for happiness and a positive attitude to face life.

6. Not wanting to change the other

There is no worse mistake in a couple than believing that it is possible to change the other. That's why, accept and love each other for who you are The key is to know how to ground the relationship. And although there are many types of relationships, there must be love and respect in all of them.

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7. Break the monotony

Finally, living in harmony as a couple is far from becoming a monotonous relationship. Therefore, if you do not want to fall into a routine, be constantly looking for ways to have fun, be surprised, or learn new things. From signing up for cocktail classes, to weekend getaways, to sexual innovation, anything goes when it comes to maintaining a healthy and fresh relationship, and no matter how long you've been together, never give up on your relationship.

A healthy relationship should be cultivated every day, so it never hurts to improvise some nice phrases and remind each other how happy you are, but don't wait until your anniversary to give each other a present, because it's always a good time to do it.