1 apple id, 2 people, and 3 devices

My boyfriend and I each have an iphone, and he has an iPad as well. All 3 devices are using the same apple id. What is the best way to switch to 2 apple id's, without losing anything if possible, music, apps, etc.
Thanks.

Hello rauschl
If you are going to use multiple Apple ID’s, then you will need to make one for just making purchases and then use another one for iCloud and syncing your personal information. The article below will explain further.
Using your Apple ID for Apple services
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht4895
Regards,
-Norm G.

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