You Love Him, But Hate Living With Him - 3 Ways to Make it Work

So you are absolutely crazy about your boyfriend and he makes you terribly happy. There seems to be no stopping the fact that you two are made for each other, so you two decided to move in together. After a week or two, you are just about ready to kill him. What now?

When you move in with your boyfriend, you probably had a fairy tale-like idea about how your two lives will blend together beautifully. But the boxers on the floor and the unwashed mugs tell you the opposite. These are not reasons to break up with him, though.

Here are three ways to make living with your boyfriend work:

1. Space

Before you move in together, make sure you two get enough space for your stuff. If he is moving into your place, give him the appropriate amount of drawer and closet space. This way, you will not get mad when he leaves his stuff in just about any place he pleases. Space works for other aspects of the relationship as well. Just because you two are living together now it does not mean that you should be in his face 24/7. If he wants to be in the study to work, you don't need to follow him.

2. Communication

If he still leaves his things just about anywhere even though you have given him enough closet space, it might be time for a little heart to heart talk. It is best to open all living-related issues while they're still small issues. You don't want to make them fester until they explode into break-up hell. Your boyfriend, for sure, is as willing as you are to make things work. So, make a list of chores that you two can share or a cleaning schedule that can work for the both of you. Talk about bills, who to invite over, use of electronics, and other things. Set down rules that you two are comfortable with.

3. Compromise

This is a huge word in the world of relationships. This has helped many marriages last. You will need to realize that before your boyfriend started living with you, he already had a way of life ingrained in his brain. The same goes with you. If you want to make living together work, you have to meet each other halfway.