How to organize your life as a couple

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View this email in your browser  |  Manage newsletter subscriptions By Nathan May | 05.31.22 Navigating your way through life alone can be tricky, but doing so whilst trying to harmoniously coexist alongside another human being brings a whole new set of challenges. It turns out not everyone is like me and enjoys surviving solely on special offers from the supermarket and holidays spent camping in the rain. And when I made the decision to move in with my other half, nobody told me that back rubs would become an almost-nightly demand, and that the washing basket was no longer allowed to overflow as standard. Then there's all the life admin that comes with cohabiting: shared bills, shared biscuits, and a shared social calendar. Keeping on top of it all is nothing short of a full-time job. Luckily I'm not the only one striving to find peace with my partner. In this week's How Tuesday, Harry Guinness outlines a productivity system he designed exclusively for couples. If you buy something using links in our stories, we may earn a commission. This helps support our journalism. Learn more. How to Organize Your Life as a Couple Sometimes all you need to make peace with your partner is some helpful tech and a collaborative approach. Do Everything Faster With These Keyboard Tricks Wanna see me cut and paste a large block of text without formatting? Wanna see me do it again? Reset Your Computer Once a Year for a Happier Life It's easier than ever to restore your Mac, PC, or Chromebook to factory conditions—and you'll be surprised at how much zip it'll add. Cooking in a Tiny Kitchen? This Gear Will Help You Stay Sane These are the best WIRED-tested creative, affordable gear solutions to make your pin-sized counter prep space work for you. These Apps Saved My Sanity (and Probably My Marriage) Talking about tech at home is usually all about "smart" gear, but in this case, some simple programs made all the difference in my—and my family's—life. GET WIRED Memorial Day Sale. Give yourself the gift of information. Get the print edition of WIRED and Gideon Lichfield's exclusive subscriber-only column for just $29.99 $5. Subscribe now. Have questions or comments? Reply to this email.   When you buy something using the retail links in this email, we earn a small affiliate commission. Read more about how this works.   This e-mail was sent to you by WIRED. To ensure delivery to your inbox (not bulk or junk folders), please add our e-mail address, wired@newsletters.wired.com, to your address book.   View our Privacy Policy Unsubscribe or manage your newsletter subscriptions