Having long distance relatives visit can be a lot of fun – you get to spend quality time with them, reconnect, and make new memories. This can also be a fairly common occurrence if you live somewhere people enjoy traveling to, for example, you are more likely to have relatives come visit frequently if you live in Los Feliz, California compared to Piedmont, North Dakota. 



While having friends and family visit from all over the world can be fun, it can also be very stressful, especially if your loved one is a little high maintenance or if they are staying for an extended period of time. Below are some tips and tricks to ensure that you can host your family member without having a mental breakdown:

  • Set boundaries. If you have one (or a few) extreme pet peeves, give your guest a heads up. Many familial quarrels during the holidays can be traced back to a little miscommunication that was blown out of proportion. Laying out a clear guideline of rooms, activities, etc. that are off limits will prevent any conflict from happening during their visit.
  • That being said, if your guest does cross one of the boundaries you have set – DON’T FREAK OUT. Your first instinct might be to lose your temper, but this will do nothing but make the situation tenser and you may end up exchanging words that you might regret down the road. If you get angry, take a few deep breaths before responding. Maybe even take a walk around the block, head to the gym, or just spend some time by yourself to think through every scenario before deciding how to move forward with the issue.
  • Be cognizant of your guests wants and needs before they arrive. You can’t only expect your guest to be on their best behavior, being a good host plays a major role in a stress-free visit. Communicate with your guest before they arrive and find out if there are any requests they have for their stay. If they are vegetarian, make sure to have plenty of meat alternatives in the house, if they are allergic to cats, maybe consider boarding your furry friend for the time. Cat boarding is a safe way to house your cat when you are not home or unable to have the cat in the residence for a period of time. There are many cat boarding facilities in the Los Feliz area, but Cateau Marmont goes above and beyond to care for your pet as if it was their own – a week here will feel more like a cat spa than cat boarding to your furry pal.

      Visiting relatives is never 100% stress-free, but you can take these measures to make it a little easier. You don’t want to have your quality family time taken over by arguments, stress, or any allergic reactions. For more information on cat boarding Los Feliz, please visit www.CateauMarmont.com