The secret is to let the partner expressing the higher level of opinion pick out the first two couches and endure the discomfort for 20 years. Then, when your partner develops back problems and no couch is comfortable that is when you get your turn.

We got a new couch a few years ago. One of us had zero say because he was an asshole and made an error in judgement. I got exactly what I wanted. No discussion, not even which throw pillow do you like.

We did it joyfully, we had a Santa person that stayed away, we sat in many many couches, v we argued about the pillow fabrics, I chose three she decided the one. I'm sitting on the couch/loveseat it's comfortable.

Measure the space. Together. Write it down and take the measurements with you.

I didn't really care that much. I found a recliner that I liked, and since he tends to sleep on the couch frequently due to me co sleeping with the baby I figured he deserved to get whatever he wanted.

4 months