It’s no small feat moving two sets of belongings together from two homes into one. Marriage is not just between the two people involved; it also involves their belongings. In some cases this can mean trouble, especially considering that it’s often the case that ‘opposites attract’. Without compromise and agreement there may be more stress than you need as newlyweds. Here are some tips we put together along with one Durham Moving Company to help point out potential obstacles, provide solutions, and generally bring a more elevated perspective to the process.

– This can be a seriously time-consuming effort if you’re not careful. Put aside as much time as possible to tackle the challenge from the start, instead of trying to rush to get everything done at the last minute. One Durham Moving Company we have heard from on this suggests six weeks of prep time with a move for newlyweds.

– Use this time you’ve wisely set aside and form a working plan to which you can go back and make changes, as you make progress sorting things out.

– A good place to start is to make an inventory of both sets of belongings. You’ll be surprised how many items are duplicates and you may wish to choose between one and the other.

– Unless you are such opposites that nothing you have is the same as the other person, then as you sort through things you should expect some disagreements as to which things you should keep and which should be let go. Hopefully these instances of disagreements will be few. But if not, be sure to keep an eye on the really important thing here, which is your new life together and not your stuff!

– Focus on each person’s strengths when assigning various moving and preparation tasks. It’s very often the case that one person is a better worker and one is a better planner. It’s never too early to start getting comfortable in what may be new roles of collaboration with each other. And be sure to keep your focus on what is right about your spouse, rather than on what is wrong. Their strengths could be just the thing you’ve always needed to help you where you are weak.

– Remember that there can be times when it is appropriate to hire a professional. This may be that time for a number of reasons:

o As newlyweds you have a lot of new challenges to face. Hiring a mover can help you avoid added stress during a time when what should be most important is that you are enjoying each other.

o While professionals are not mediators, they can give specific, factual advice that may help to either support the decisions you’ve already made or “tweak” them in ways that facilitate and improve the moving experience.

o Their skill and experience will ensure quality delivery of your things into your new home and life together.

With a little planning up front, and consultation with professionals when appropriate, you can ensure that you start your life as newlyweds with a stress-free moving experience!

Author Bio: Choosing a mover can be an important decision. The folks at Ray Moving and Storage have been moving families like yours since 1918. They’ve been with Mayflower transit for over 35 years. When you choose Ray as your Durham or Chapel Hill mover, rest assured that over 90 years of experience goes into every box or piece of furniture they pack, carry and transport. Visit today at www.RayMoving.com

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