Moving In Together? Here's What Not to Do

1000-lb Sisters' Tammy is ready to take on this major relationship milestone! Here are some tips if you're in the same boat. Catch a new episode of 1000-lb Sisters every Tuesday at 9/8c!

January 28, 2026

By: Samantha Lande

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Avoid These 8 Things When Combining Households

Moving in together is a big next step, as exciting as it can be! Tammy and her girlfriend Andrea announced their plans to move in together on this season of 1000-lb Sisters. If we could give her any advice, it would be the following...

Don't Skip Conversations About Finances

Whether you are keeping finances separate or merging them, it’s important to have a conversation about how household expenses will get paid. How will you pay for groceries and household supplies? Maintenance issues that arise? All of this will feel better if you have discussions about it at the start of living together.

Don't Neglect Your Personal Space

You may be combining into one residence, but that doesn’t mean you won’t still need some personal space. Set up boundaries as needed to protect your own space. Whether that be time alone in the house or a space for just your stuff, setting up a way to have your own personal space will help keep a happy household.

Don't Forget to Allocate the Housework

It’s not just living together; it’s also keeping a home together. Don’t fall into the pattern where someone does all the housework and the other person feels resentful. Sit down and have a conversation with your partner about who will do what and you’ll save yourself some arguments down the line. 

Don't Forget to Make Room for Quality Time Together

There are a lot of decisions to make, tasks to do, and conversations to be had when moving in together. That doesn’t mean you should forget the reason you wanted to live together, presumably because you’re in love. Don’t let that spark fizzle out by neglecting your relationship. Make sure you are finding time to spend together whether it’s cooking dinner together, streaming your favorite TLC show, or picking a date night outside of the home.

Don't Assume the Other Person Knows What You're Thinking

It’s easy to get annoyed and take it out on your partner like they should know what’s wrong, but do they actually know what’s wrong? One of the keys to living together is not assuming the other person knows what you are thinking. If you are indeed annoyed, sit down and have a conversation about what’s bothering you. Communication is key.

Don't Forget to Take Inventory of What You Both Have

Ah, the merging of belongings. Moving in together involves a lot of stuff. Before moving any boxes, it’s helpful to take inventory of what you both have and what you might need. Think about everything from furniture and kitchen tools to bedding. Discuss what’s important to you and what can be donated or sold. Then, you can purchase anything new you need together.

Don't Ignore Opposing Sleeping Habits

We all have different sleeping habits. She stays up late; you go to bed early. She falls asleep to the television and you need silence. It’s important to have a conversation and set up a bedroom that works for both of you.

Don't Keep Secrets

This should be a rule for relationships in general, but having secrets when you are living with someone can make the situation that much harder. Air any bad habits (we all have them!) at the start and share any pertinent information to start living together in a trusting environment.

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