{"id":2752,"date":"2022-05-22T09:36:48","date_gmt":"2022-05-22T13:36:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.birkatelyon.com\/blog\/?p=2752"},"modified":"2022-05-19T09:37:27","modified_gmt":"2022-05-19T13:37:27","slug":"tips-for-merging-your-stuff","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.birkatelyon.com\/blog\/tips-for-merging-your-stuff\/","title":{"rendered":"Tips for Merging Your &#8220;Stuff&#8221;"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>When you\u2019re taking the big step of moving in together, there\u2019s always the question of \u201cstuff.\u201d You have yours, your significant other (SO) has theirs. There may be questions of conflicting tastes (like a collection of beer cans from college or the stuffed animals carted around since childhood) or space; whatever it is, merging your belongings can be a stressful moment for couples. Birkat Elyon has worked with hundreds and hundreds of them over the years, providing them with the most dazzling, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.birkatelyon.com\/bridal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">quality cubic zirconia engagement and wedding rings<\/a>; here are expert tips for blending your belongings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>TAKE STOCK<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s likely you have duplicates of things, like kitchen stuff, furniture, decorative items (like large rugs), and electronics. It doesn\u2019t make sense to move it all, so start with an inventory. It\u2019s a great opportunity to offload things to a charity. Plus, if you\u2019re getting married, this exercise lets you know what you\u2019d like added to your registry. If you both want to keep your big flat-screen TVs, make sure you have a place to put them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>CHECK YOUR SPACE<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the main drivers of how much stuff to keep is how big the space is that you\u2019re moving into. For example, a smaller bedroom may not fit his king-size bed but is perfect for your queen size. If it still comes down to a coin toss, consider these other factors: whose item is in better condition, and which one is the better quality? In other words, keep the higher-quality set of knives, donate or ditch the other one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>COMPROMISE<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Merging your things gets a little complicated when your SO\nis moving into your place. You\u2019re used to your own style and having things in\ncertain places. First thing you do? Start thinking of it as \u201cour\u201d place.\nRearrange the layout. Make space in the closet.&nbsp;\nMove some of your furniture to make room for theirs.&nbsp; Of course, if you\u2019re the one moving in, ask\nfor the same courtesies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Face it, moving can be stressful under the best of\ncircumstances, so if tensions are rising, take a break. Go out to dinner, take\nin a movie \u2013 anything to step away from the tension (and the unpacked boxes).\nBut remember that \u201ccompromise\u201d is key to any strong relationship. Reimagine\nyour space as one for both of you, not just for you: that opens up all kinds of\npossibilities, not just in your space but in your relationship, too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>PS: One thing you\u2019ll never have to compromise on is gorgeous jewelry for men and women. <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.birkatelyon.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Birkat Elyon<\/a> offers a full selection of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.birkatelyon.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">affordable, high-quality cubic zirconia for engagements, weddings, and special occasions<\/a>. 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