18 tips to make your partner comfortable when visiting
Jeremy Steckler
July 10, 2024
Congratulations!
Your partner is coming to visit! That’s wonderful. Whether this is a first visit or part of your routine, there are ways to make your partner feel even more comfortable in your apartment. From dedicating a space to your partner’s items or doing a deep clean of the space, your partner will appreciate the effort when you open the door and they can just relax.
Whether you’re renting an apartment in Scottsdale or buying a home in Albuquerque, ApartmentGuide reached out to experts in relationships, including counselors, therapists, and dating coaches to compile the top 18 tips to prepare your space for your partner’s visit. Read on to learn more and impress them the next time they come over.
1. First impressions matter
Though you’ve already created a strong foundation with your partner, first impressions are still important to the health of your relationship.
When first visiting a space that isn’t their own, you want your partner to feel welcome from the moment they step in the door. “When your partner visits your home it is most important that their first experience of you upon their arrival is that you prioritize acknowledging them,” says Fiachra “Figs” O’Sullivan of Empathi, a therapy service for couples or individuals. “For example, if you are cooking, stop cooking as soon as it is safe to look them in the eyes and greet them enthusiastically. If you are on a call, interrupt the call to greet them, etc., It is most important that your partner receives the message that their presence is your priority and you greet them enthusiastically. Moments of coming together and parting are particularly important to deliver emotional bonding significant messages.”