We all know it’s hard to live with someone, but what happens when they are just getting in your way? I know not everyone has a huge house to do this, but did you ever think to separate your household space? It will make things less hectic, less stressful, and less frustrating making your live-in more desirable.
Everyone needs their private space. It doesn’t matter how intimate you and your partner are, it’s more like how well you share with others. It seems to me the most battled place in a household is the master bathroom. Well, if you can, make one bathroom for him and one for her. Make it your space. Forget the double sinks, you need privacy and space, get an entire bathroom to yourself.
My grandparents have been married for 57 years, and quite frankly they have not gotten bored with each other yet. That said, they have been sleeping in separate rooms since the mid 80s (they were about 50 years old then). He likes to stay up late; she’s and early bird. It worked better for everyone and kept them sane and together. For the past several years they have developed a new routine – my Nana visits Grampy’s room (at the opposite end of the house) every night at 7pm for Two and a Half Men repeats. I won’t ask what else! In the midst of doctor’s appointments, vacations, the gym, and coffee with the boys, this is a great situation that keeps them connected.
If you’re frustrated with the lack of privacy in your relationship, try thinking outside the box. While it may not be conventional, if it works for your relationship, just do it!