'He does not want to live with five cats, since he already has one': 36-year-old pawrent caught between her four rescue cats and moving in with her 40-year-old boyfriend, but she’s not ready to give up on either just yet

Moving in with a partner is a major step, but for this devoted cat guardian, it's coming with a serious furball of a challenge. She has four rescue cats she's deeply bonded to, and while her boyfriend, who has a cat of his own, has always been understanding, the thought of living with five felines isn't exactly his idea of domestic bliss.

The couple has had mature, thoughtful conversations, and while she knows her boyfriend would accept all four if she insisted, she doesn't want to put him in an uncomfortable living situation. It is, after all, his home too. So now she's wrestling with the idea of possibly rehoming one or two cats. Not because she wants to, but because she's trying to find a compromise that respects both her relationship and her furry family.

Still, it's not an easy decision. These cats were abandoned before and started as fosters, and their bond is strong. She's committed to them for life, which makes even considering this option feel heartbreaking. It's a real test of love, loyalty, and just how many cats one couple can cuddle under one roof.

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Letting go of any furbaby would be heartbreaking. If he’s open to keeping them all, that’s huge progress. Sounds like love (and fur) can win this one!
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If it really comes down to cats vs. the boyfriend, that’s a tough call. Five cats is a lot, sure, but it’s not fair for yours to go while his stays.
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Maybe a trial period is the purrfect compromise. Move in with all five and see how it goes. You might both adjust better than expected!
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