Feature in Apartment Guide: Tips to Make Your Partner Comfortable When Visiting
Inland Empire Couples Counseling was recently featured in Jeremy Steckler’s article “18 Tips to Make Your Partner Comfortable When Visiting: How to Make Them Feel at Home” in Apartment Guide, a subsidiary of Redfin.
His article provides tips for making your partner feel at home during their visits, regardless of whether it’s their first time or part of a regular routine. His suggestions come from various relationship experts, including counselors, therapists, and dating coaches.
Key Points
First Impressions Matter: Greet your partner enthusiastically upon their arrival, demonstrating that their presence is your priority.
Consider Your Partner’s Needs: Pay attention to their comfort preferences, such as room temperature, lighting, or specific morning routines.
Dedicated Space: Provide a space for your partner to keep their things, making them feel more at home.
Provide Essentials: Keep spare toiletries and cozy items like a robe to make their stay more comfortable.
Routine Maintenance: Help your partner maintain their usual routines, such as having their favorite breakfast items ready.
Cleanliness: Ensure your space is clean and welcoming. Personal touches can enhance comfort.
Bathroom Focus: A clean bathroom with personal touches can make a significant difference.
Communicate Expectations: Discuss important details and house rules before your partner arrives.
Separate Workspace: Define a specific workspace to avoid mixing work and personal time.
Cozy Bedroom: Make the sleeping area comfortable and personalized.
Love Languages: Cater to your partner’s love language through thoughtful gestures.
Special Notes: Hide notes around your apartment to surprise and delight your partner.
Alone Time Space: Provide a designated area for your partner to have some alone time.
Belonging: Create a sense of belonging through thoughtful gestures and personalized touches.
Food Connection: Stock the fridge with their favorite items and consider cooking together.
Remove Exes’ Mementos: Ensure no reminders of past relationships are visible.
Build the Space Together: Engage in activities that help build and personalize the space together.
Discuss the Future: When ready, talk about future plans and what a shared life might look like.
By following these tips, you can create a welcoming and comfortable environment for your partner, fostering a deeper connections and a sense of belonging.
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