The Big Move and The Dreaded 'Guy' Stuff: Johnston Editor's Notebook

So, my boyfriend and I are moving in together.

I know, big step, right?

Things have been pretty great when it comes to making decisions about our big step, from deciding what city to live in (Johnston, of course) to where to live (Providence Point).

But last weekend, Grady and I were making a list of what he needs to bring to the new apartment, and what I need to bring.

He has great, overstuffed furniture for the living room (awesome), I have all necessities for a kitchen (Thank god, because he has dishes and like, one pan).

We agree on most things, except of course Kansas vs Kansas State (Rock Chalk!), so I thought this would be a fairly simple process.

Anyway, things were going smoothly until I saw him write down a dreaded six-letter word -- trophy.

Shudder.

I always knew this hideous trophy would be making the trek to Johnston, but I thought if I just ignored it, it would mysteriously disappear. Wrong.

Somehow the trophy has become one of Grady's most prized possessions.

No, he didn't win some big sporting event -- a real sporting event anyway.

He won his fantasy football league last year.

Grady and our friend Adam were competing in the championship of the league and decided to wager a little bet. Winner got to design a trophy and the loser had to pay up to $50 for it.

And so, this two-tiered, bobble head-equipped trophy was born.

Back to our discussion: I'm fine with the trophy coming to Johnston.

Grady says the trophy should be placed on the living room mantle, so everyone he beat can see it.

I say the trophy should live in the extra bedroom, where those visiting can see it every night before they go to bed.

After a little back and forth, we decided to table the decision.

We had already had to discuss why the mini-fridge was not going to be placed next to the couch in the living room. Boys….

That evening at Grady's going-away party, we surveyed a few friends.

The guys were undoubtedly on his side, the girls on mine.

So now I'd like to hear from you, what do you think? Am I right? Or is he right?

Should I just give in and hope he loses this year?

Did you have similar problems when you moved in with your significant other?