Hi all
So me and fiance have moved in together a week ago, and I am finding it all a bit overwhelming at the moment.
Maybe I just need more time to settle into the new norm?
I have been married before (now divorced) and was with him for 8 years. Also cohabited before with another partner for around a year.
Been with current partner around 3 years now. I have a DS from previous marriage. I have a Rottweiler and he has 2 cats.
Things that have overwhelmed/bugged me:
- Not having the TV to myself! Yes, a bit selfish. We have a TV in our room, but I miss spreading out on the sofa watching shows I want to watch. DP has his hobbies etc too so I didnt think it would be an issue, but he seems to be hanging around me every evening.
- I WFH 3 days out of 5, and he works remotely all week. I find being in the house all day, every day very overwhelming with us both and our pets. I am considering going into the office more because of this.
- The cats are currently upstairs whilst dogs/cats get used to each other, but I am struggling with the cats jumping up and sleeping in the bed at night, running around etc. He happily lies with them tucked up to him, but I struggle to settle. We can't keep them out atm as it would be cruel to limit their space.
I am not sure if its because I lived alone most of the time with my dog and DS for 5+ years which is why I am struggling a bit, and maybe I just need some.more time to adjust to the new normal?
Any tips or advice on what works would be great - especially if you both WFH etc