Moving in with Your Gent
Recently, my Gent and I decided to take the next step in our relationship by moving in with each other. It could be argued that this is one of the most monumental times in a kitten’s life and it is such an amazing feeling getting to live with the person you love most. Since living with my Gent I realized that this is a serious learning experience and I wanted to explain some of the lessons I have learned so far…
Lesson 1: Communication!
As with any relationship the absolute best way to avoid conflict is through honest communication. By communicating honestly with your partner it sets a healthy foundation on which you can build your relationship upon. Conflicts are normal for people in all relationships and it is always best to address a problem when it arises rather than later!
Lesson 2: Respect the Home
Mental health plays an extremely important part in relationships and I discovered how much mental health is influenced by one’s surroundings. A clean living-space can honestly do wonders for your mood and with cohabitation keeping the home clean helps avoid conflict and reduces stress.
Lesson 3: Cute Surprises
Now that you live together there are more opportunities for romance! It is easy to become super comfy in your home with your Gent, but it is important to reassure them that you love them. To keep the romance alive a kitten can surprise their Gent by making him coffee first thing in the morning, sending him sweet messages while he is at work, leaving love notes around the house, making a home cooked meal, setting up a movie night, and so much more!
Final Lesson: Make it your Home!
Once you have settled into your new place together it is important to make the place feel like a home. I found that putting effort into the home makes the space so much more peaceful. Be sure to add your individuality to it and have plenty of soft blankets, pillows, candles, and lights.
Thank you for reading! If you have any more lessons please add to this list.
Daeni
You look so adorable in the photos! This was really well written! Communication is super important in any relationship and even more so when moving in together. I hope you enjoy your new home!
Thank you, I’m settling in nicely. Also, kittens in boxes are the most adorable! This shoot was really fun 🙂
This was such a cute article and congratulations on ur big move =^_^=! Your photos are very playful.
Thank you!! I think the photos came out so good because it was fun and playful!
You are so very welcome and I can definitely agree with that =^_^=! I definitely want to do a fun box set at some points!
This is adorable and congrats. I’ll definitely keep these in mind for when I finally close the gap with my partner.
Thank you!! And I’m hoping that day comes soon!
@daenikitten. Congratulations on your monumental transition in your relationship. I might add to the category of communication or even its own category – setting boundaries, dividing chores. This is one of the “fun” things that you get to learn while living with someone. I wish you both many happy years together! ♥♥
YES! Setting boundaries is super important. Without realizing it people can overstep which may lead to conflicts. And chores too! I’ve noticed that without a schedule things just don’t get done lol! And thank you so much!! <3
Firsy of all, this is super cute I love the photos! These are very excellent things to remember living with your gent 🙂 I have shared space with mine for well over 6 months and let me tell you, number 2 and 3 are really important in our specific situation as well and keeping the house clean… cooking dinner together, cute little morning surprises like breakfast when he’s asleep really do A world of difference. Ah living with your gent is the best! Congratulations kitten! ❤️
Thank you!! 2 and 3 are the ones that surprised me when moving in. I realized that the cleaner the home was the more I was able to focus PLUS other people’s messes put my messes into perspective lol. and 3 was the hardest to vocalize for a bit. I didn’t know that a love language of mine is acts of kindness!
I love this ! CONGRATS on this step in your relationship. I can not wait to be in position to move back in with my gent, we have lived together on and off over the years but I had gone to Uni and now moved back to my mother’s to babysit my niece full time . really look forward to being able to snuggle whenever, wake up next to him and also cook for us both and enjoy our food while we chat about our days . Have fun kitten xxx
I’m glad you love this, thank you!! And it’s really sweet and selfless of you to be there for your niece. I hope you get to reunite with you gent soon <3
Honestly it’s selfish to some degree because I love spending time with her and its a great opportunity to bond ❤️ I hope unpacking isn’t too much of a chore xx
I love how cute this is. If it fits it sits 🙂
I have lived with my Gent for almost 14 yrs and would 100% agree that communication is the most important part of keeping our relationship strong
“If it fits it sits” was repeated multiple times while shooting lol!
This is so sweet and it seems like you guys have a great system to make it work
Thank you!! We are definitely learning as we go, but I think we are doing good so far :3
I very much enjoyed this article. These are fantastic points.
Thank you!! <3
Congratulations on moving in together! I loved this article 🙂