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18/01/2016
The study, which has been commissioned by London removals firm Kiwi Movers, found that 74.5% of Britons have experienced relationship problems with their other half following a house move. This number increases to 87% – almost nine in 10 couples – for those who are moving in together for the first time. Sadly, for 11% however, the move was too much and contributed to the permanent breakdown of their relationship. This figure stood at 8.5% for couples who were already co-habiting.
Elsewhere, 17.5% admitted they had experienced "serious" relationship issues after moving house together.
The main source of conflict for cohabiting couples moving were said to be the 'pre-move clear out' and arguments about what to throw away and what to keep (34%). This was followed by financial issues (24%) and general move-related stress (21%). Meanwhile, for first-time movers, adjusting to each other's habits (29%) was the top cause of conflict, followed by a lack of personal space (24%) and financial disagreements (13%).
11% of people moving in with a significant other for the first time say the move contributed to the end of their relationship. Of those, 58% had separated within six months of moving in together, while 80% in total had split within a year.
Just 6% of already co-habiting couples say a house move contributed to the end of their relationship. Of those, 39% had split within six months of moving in together, with 52% having split within a year.
There is some optimism to be found though, as 2% of couples said they had no relationship issues at all during their house move. This surged to 32% for couples already cohabiting.
Annie Kaszina, relationship coach and author, commented: "Agree on your game-plan ahead of time. Work out together how you can make this work; together.
"Have a strategy for handling the issues that are likely to crop up, as well as an agreed method for resolving conflict (hint: pistols at dawn, sulks, and screaming matches are not the best methods of conflict resolution).
"Have a clear, shared policy on bills and money management, standards of cleanliness and hygiene, mutual support, and chore management.
"Be realistic. Don't expect your partner to be a domestic god or goddess, especially if they showed no signs of that in their own place.
"Have a designated, shared bank account for shared expenses."
Regan Mcmillan, director of Kiwi Movers, said: "We see first hand the stresses couples deal with when moving. Aside from the obvious ones like getting their belongings safely to the new place and fitting furniture into new spaces, many are concerned about things they can't control, like retrieving their deposits promptly and getting important mail delivered.
"It's understandable that some stress and friction lingers after the move. Regarding the most common causes of friction, we advise clients to agree before the move what to throw out and what to keep, rather than adding it into the post-move mix."
(JP)
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One In 10 Couples Split Following A House Move
A new survey has revealed that one in 10 couples will separate following a house move. Furthermore, almost three quarters experience problems in their relationship after moving home with their partner.The study, which has been commissioned by London removals firm Kiwi Movers, found that 74.5% of Britons have experienced relationship problems with their other half following a house move. This number increases to 87% – almost nine in 10 couples – for those who are moving in together for the first time. Sadly, for 11% however, the move was too much and contributed to the permanent breakdown of their relationship. This figure stood at 8.5% for couples who were already co-habiting.
Elsewhere, 17.5% admitted they had experienced "serious" relationship issues after moving house together.
The main source of conflict for cohabiting couples moving were said to be the 'pre-move clear out' and arguments about what to throw away and what to keep (34%). This was followed by financial issues (24%) and general move-related stress (21%). Meanwhile, for first-time movers, adjusting to each other's habits (29%) was the top cause of conflict, followed by a lack of personal space (24%) and financial disagreements (13%).
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11% of people moving in with a significant other for the first time say the move contributed to the end of their relationship. Of those, 58% had separated within six months of moving in together, while 80% in total had split within a year.
Just 6% of already co-habiting couples say a house move contributed to the end of their relationship. Of those, 39% had split within six months of moving in together, with 52% having split within a year.
There is some optimism to be found though, as 2% of couples said they had no relationship issues at all during their house move. This surged to 32% for couples already cohabiting.
Annie Kaszina, relationship coach and author, commented: "Agree on your game-plan ahead of time. Work out together how you can make this work; together.
"Have a strategy for handling the issues that are likely to crop up, as well as an agreed method for resolving conflict (hint: pistols at dawn, sulks, and screaming matches are not the best methods of conflict resolution).
"Have a clear, shared policy on bills and money management, standards of cleanliness and hygiene, mutual support, and chore management.
"Be realistic. Don't expect your partner to be a domestic god or goddess, especially if they showed no signs of that in their own place.
"Have a designated, shared bank account for shared expenses."
Regan Mcmillan, director of Kiwi Movers, said: "We see first hand the stresses couples deal with when moving. Aside from the obvious ones like getting their belongings safely to the new place and fitting furniture into new spaces, many are concerned about things they can't control, like retrieving their deposits promptly and getting important mail delivered.
"It's understandable that some stress and friction lingers after the move. Regarding the most common causes of friction, we advise clients to agree before the move what to throw out and what to keep, rather than adding it into the post-move mix."
(JP)
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