1 itunes library, 2 iphones, ratings affected?

Hi
CURRENTLY - we have 2 iphones, with 2 windows user log ins, therefore we each have our own library. I've just bought itunes match and I'm thinkign it woud be cost effective for us to use one library and one apple ID so we can both use the imatch facility.
Howerver, before I add my wife's iphone to my library.. IF once she's set up she rates a song that I've already rated I assume it will change it in my library? (which then affects my smart playlists which some are based on ratings)?

Yep a single library only supports a single set of ratings & play counts, updated by each device that connects.
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