You're not alone, VR!
Chatting with our fave GC manager the other day, she said that it's an easy question to ask, and someone bought loads of pots thinking she had to use them all in one space! I used to shove the whole lot in one place too!
The roots will be tangled, and sometimes look a bit sad after getting un-tousled, but never fear, as long as you pinch them out after a few double leaves, they'll soon be all over the place!