Covered in Kittens

[PAINTEDakiGREEN]

I can't sleep. I'm downstairs on the futon hoping I'll lull off eventually. Rincewind, my black Bombay kitten, loves C most, but tonight she's cuddling with me--probably because I'm warm and I'll pet her. It's very rare she purrs this loudly when I'm around. It makes me feel special.

Today I have my first date since C and I got together. I'm excited and frightened. We both love the idea of being open and experiencing more love in different ways, and have agreed to try non-monogamy. Yet I worry that we have communication issues, or that perhaps we have half-formed ideas on what we want this to be--or perhaps we aren't doing it for the right reasons. We've set boundaries, but I still feel like some aspect of our communication is off. I'm mainly here to learn--hopefully get advice from others who know non-monogamous relationships better.

So hello all, you can call me aki.

 

[Spork]

I actually have a new litter of kittens at home, they are SO CUTE.

Cats are great.

Mom and babies aren't mine, they belong to a temporary housemate, but I have one cat of my own, Nimbus, who was a naughty boy last night and kept me awake from about 3:30am on...*sigh*...can't hold it against him though. I had him locked in my room so he wouldn't bother mama cat, and he wanted out.

 

[Bluebird]

Welcome! My hubby and I have 4 cats officially, but we do foster care for our local humane society, so that number can fluctuate. Right now we have a wee one pound baby named Cole Porter that my husband DarkKnight is probably going to have to keep, so I think we are going to have 5 cats soon.

 

[PAINTEDakiGREEN]

Kittens!

I'm sorry you were kept up all night! I love our two cats, though I don't know if I could deal with many more. I have one friend who loves animals so much that she and her husband are fostering over 12 animals, including a miniature pig.

 

[kdt26417]

Greetings aki,
Welcome to our forum. Please feel free to lurk, browse, etc.

We have two cats, they didn't like each other at first but since then they have upgraded to play fighting. Or they take turns chasing each other across the house. On a rare occasion they share a spot peacefully, e.g. the top of the couch.

So far it sounds like you are doing things the right way as far as nonmonogamy goes. If you'll keep us posted on your evolving situation, we'll be able to give you continued advice.

In the meantime, it's good to have you here!
Sincerely,
Kevin T., "official greeter"

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