I recently made a big decision with my partner to live
together and ever since I've been inundated with all sorts of advice from well-meaning
relatives and loved ones.
However the one piece of advice that stuck out for all of us
in the Topperland office was this: “Don’t go to bed angry”. As much as this
sounds like a great piece of advice it’s rarely possible when you’re having a
screaming argument at 3am about who’s going to do the dishes that gets well out
of hand (not that that’s ever happened or anything). Sometimes you just need a
break from each other for a few hours before you say something you’ll regret.
So with this in mind the ladies in the Topperland office
have come up with our thoughts on how not to kill each other when you’re living
together. Of course these are easier said than done but personally I think this
is pretty solid advice.
Don’t stop dating
Just because you’re living together as a couple doesn't necessarily
mean that you’ll be spending time with each other as a couple. Between work,
family and friends your other half can be the last person you spend time with.
Make sure you have a date night at least once a month just to spend some time
together.
Don’t stop making an effort
Just because you’ve been exposed to each other’s morning
breath doesn’t mean that you shouldn’t make any effort at all. If one of you
doesn’t make an effort anymore then the other won’t make an effort and then it
just descends into arguments and feeling bad about yourself.
Give each other space
Just as you shouldn't stop dating you shouldn't crowd each
other either. Everyone needs their space and you should be able to communicate
openly and honestly with each other when you need some alone time.
If something’s bothering you talk about it
Communication in a relationship is hugely important and if
you can’t talk openly and honestly to each other then it’s something you should
really work on together. Whether something’s bothering you at the office or
whether it’s your partner annoying the heck out of you, you should still be
able to talk it out with each other.
Now there are loads more pieces of advice that we at
Topperland could give but really it boils down to these four core pieces of
advice.
Why not get in touch with us and let us know what advice you’ll be
giving out or have you ever had some really bad advice?
@Topperland
We can’t wait to hear from you soon,
Love,
Topperland
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