AsianBossGirl

Episode 280: Moving In with Your S.O. for the First Time - Expectations & Disagreements

Jul 12, 2024

Explore the challenges and rewards of moving in with a significant other, from setting ground rules to managing expectations. Hear insights on communication, compromises, and personalizing shared spaces, along with tips on maintaining independence and self-care.

49:13

AI Summary

AI Chapters

Episode notes

Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

Quick takeaways

Setting boundaries for personal space in shared living fosters independence and individuality within a partnership.

Open communication about chores, cleanliness, and organization is crucial to maintaining a harmonious home environment with a significant other.

Flexibility, adaptation, and compromise are essential for navigating differences in habits and preferences while living together.

Deep dives

Maintaining Independence and Self-care through Scheduling

Making time for self-care is essential. Ray's consistent schedule helps to carve out 'me time' for himself like going to the gym or climbing, and replicating that for yourself can be beneficial. Scheduling activities without your partner can also foster independence, encouraging new friendships and personal time.

Intro

2min

Navigating the First Move-In Together

6min

Navigating Moving In Together and Shapewear Support

3min

Navigating Living with a Partner vs Roommates

6min

Skincare Routine Tips for Summer with One Skin Products

2min

Navigating Moving In with Your Partner

2min

Navigating Ground Rules for Moving In Together

9min

Navigating the Joys and Challenges of Moving In Together

15min

Maintaining Independence and Self-Care When Moving In with Partner

5min

Moving in with a significant other is one of the key milestones in a relationship. Learning each other's preferences and creating a home together can be extremely rewarding… but also a big test for you and your partner. Even if you have experience living with roommates, sharing a space with a S.O. can be a big adjustment. Since Mel just recently moved in with her boyfriend, we thought it’d be a perfect time to share how we all decided to move in with partners, as well as the inevitable disagreements and pet peeves that come with cohabitation.

Become an ABG Bestie to get new audio episodes ad-free, monthly “Dear ABG” AMA sessions, discounts on merch, and shout-outs in our episodes. https://abg.supercast.com/

__________________________________________

Hosts: Melody Cheng, Janet Wang, Helen Wu

Editor: Michelle Hsieh

Contributing Editor: Haemee Kang

__________________________________________

P A R T N E R S

• Honeylove: Get 20% OFF by going to honeylove.com/ABG

• OneSkin: Get started with 15% off your order using code “ABG” at OneSkin.co

• Indeed: Use a $75 sponsored job credit to get more visibility on your listings at Indeed.com/ABG

• Pampers: Check out the new Pampers Free and Gentle wipes today!

• BetterHelp: Get 10% off your first month with code “ABG” at betterhelp.com/ABG

__________________________________________