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[quote=Anonymous]OP, we went through this process over this past spring and it was really stressful.  Now that it's over (we moved in last month) I feel like DH and I are getting along so much better.

Things that helped us: having an agent who was a very calming presence for me and our kids (DH, I don't know).  Seriously, I would feel stressed out or frustrated with DH and then would talk to her and feel better.  She remained upbeat and optimistic.  We also sat down at the very start of the process and made a list of must-haves, nice-to-haves, and dealbreakers.

We were very flexible on schools.  One thing we did when considering an area was spend some time researching the school ourselves--I would suggest touring a school if possible, talking to PTA parents, etc.  This really helped both of us to feel more comfortable with areas that some DCUM-ers avoid.

During our search my DH was emphatic that we should look in a totally different area, which neither of us is familiar with at all, and which would make my commute a nightmare.  I was SO resistant, for weeks and weeks, and it was a running argument.  I finally agreed that we could at least check it out and tour some of the homes he had been looking at online.  In the end this was a nonissue because we found a house in the location we both wanted--but I think my agreeing to go along with him and have even a slightly open mind went a long way in terms of goodwill.

Hang in there--it won't last forever![/quote]

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