The closet turns out to be a sacred space for many and to share it for the first time with the couple is a great challenge. To accommodate the belongings of the two in a closet without having planned this process can be frustrating and very complicated, but it is not the end of the world. An agreement can be reached without marital problems (or couple, simply).
The first thing to do before sharing spaces is to talk openly about the needs and priorities of each. While it is part of those «awkward talks», it is necessary to sustain them since they greatly facilitate the dynamics. When the couple has them, they are surprised at the solutions, because they are much more appropriate than expected. It is also better to do it from the beginning, as both parties are more receptive and willing to give in space or organization dynamics.
Once this point is clarified, the rest is simple. Thus, each person is aware of what space he needs, what are his dynamics to organize and even, what is essential to be in sight. Now, the following tips are key to organizing the closet and not end in divorce.
Cleaning is ideal to make space in the closetKetut Subiyanto / Pexels.
Declutter and cleaning
Moving together implies taking things that are not constantly used from the drawer, so do Declutter It is the best pretext to start adventure. Eliminate things that no longer have use help to have more space when organizing and accommodating the belongings of both people. So before starting to argue with the couple about who occupies each space, you have to make sure to carry the essential and not add unnecessary disorder.
Choose the areas that each one helps to have a more organized closet100 Files / Pexels.
Allocate areas for each
Be total awareness of what the closet is, helps Choose areas for each. That is, it is not necessary to divide the space by 50-50, because it is clear that one has more things than another. Define the most important belongings or that occupy more and less space, helps to make it easier and more comfortable to accommodate each place.