After you’ve said, “I do,” and jetted off on a romantic vacation, you’ll face a new adventure once you return home: moving in with your new spouse. While this transition is exciting, it can present some challenges for couples who haven’t lived together before. To avoid some common pitfalls, use the following guide to navigate your new lifestyle.

A Brief Guide to Living Together for Newlyweds

1. Learn & Accept Each Other’s Habits

When you first stepped into a college dorm or summer camp cabin, you quickly had to adjust to the lifestyle habits of multiple other people. While you likely know more about your new spouse already, there will still be a period of discovery upon moving in together.

If they’re not in the habit of recycling, use this as an opportunity to teach them about something you care about.

Or perhaps they like to take showers at night while you do so in the morning. Instead of feeling frustrated that they have to step away from your favorite show, realize that this staggered schedule is more convenient: now you won’t have to deal with a lack of hot water or a soggy bath mat.

2. Collaborate on the Interior Design

While you might have obsessed over the perfect configuration of chairs and trinkets in your apartment, you no longer have full reign over your interior design, and neither does your partner. To ensure you both feel comfortable in the new living space, you’ll have to communicate your ideas and be open to their suggestions. With a bit of compromise, you can create a space that reflects both of your personalities and feels like home.

3. Make It Fun

After the wedding, the honeymoon, and moving day have passed, you might be feeling pressure to set rules and stay focused on your goals for your new life together. However, remember that your future depends on the health of your relationship, and being spontaneous can revitalize your connection.

If you’re starting to feel like your routine is in a rut, consider cooking a meal neither of you has tried, having a living room dance party, or inviting friends over for trivia. When you let loose and try something new, you’ll create lifelong memories in the process.

If you’re looking for a moving company to help get your newlywed life in motion, reach out to M. Dyer & Sons of Honolulu. They help Hawaii residents move between islands, from the mainland, or to a new city. With their team of over 70 employees, you can trust them to get the job done efficiently. To learn more about their services, visit the website, or call (808) 456-4200 to arrange for an appointment.