The Pitt Preference: What They Are Like to Live With
Includes: Michael 'Dr. Robby' Robinavitch, Jack Abbot, Mel King, Frank Langdon, Heather Collins, Trinity Santos, Dennis Whitaker, Cassie McKay, Samira Mohan, Victoria Javadi, Mateo Diaz, Donnie Donahue, Jesse Van Horn, John Shen
He tries so hard to be courteous. When you moved in he was ready to rearrange his entire place for you. If you mention wanting a certain appliance, even in passing, he will go out and buy it. He does his own laundry and washes the dishes. There are some little things that slip by though. He'll toss his socks toward the laundry basket, miss, and then forget to pick them up. He'll trim his beard and then forget to clean up the sink. If you mention it though he will take care of it immediately, he just didn't think of it in the moment.
Before you got together, Jack's home was practically sterile with military precision. Everything perfectly folded, clothes always put right away, no knick-knacks on shelves. Once you start to stay over, and especially after you move in, that changes. He still makes the bed everyday and keeps the place clean. He does however encourage you to make the space your own, to put up decorations and pictures, to add blankets and pillows to the couch. He loves seeing pieces of you in your shared home. He never complains that you leave a well loved hoodie on arm of the couch. Also, you definitely didn't catch him sniffing aforementioned hoodie one night after you had been out all day. He takes care of things and won't hesitate to do more than his fair share of the housework, even when you tell him he doesn't have to.
Your home with Mel may just be the most peaceful place in the world. She really values having a space that feels comfortable and is capable of quieting the rushing sensations of the outside world. Once you started living together you both put in work to make your home perfect for each other and for Becca. You make sure that each of you has your own space, lighting that feels natural and not harsh. You each have you own perfect throw blanket in the living room. You take care of each other dividing up work depending on energy level.
Unpredictable is the first word that comes to mind. As previously mentioned Frank can be a bit all over the place and that includes in his home life. He's the kind of person that starts to clean the kitchen, ends up deep cleaning the stove, then starts the dishes only to abandons them after one pot. He will tell you he just wants to do something simple for dinner then show up with the ingredients for a three course meal. He does chores around the house, but you never know which ones they will be until they are done.
Heather is meticulous in the way she takes care of her home and if you're living with her she makes it clear she wants you to put in the effort too. She has a whiteboard to track chores that need to be done daily, weekly, monthly and checks them off as they are done. She likes to keep your home tidy, not so much that it feels sterile. Instead, it feels warm and homey, just with no dust and no dishes lingering in the sink. Heather will make time at home together peaceful and organized.
At first it's a little bit of a struggle. Trinity can be a bit headstrong and set in her ways, so adjusting to having you both in the same space takes some work. Once she adjusts to it she becomes a really good person to live with. She can always be relied on to take care of anything you need, but you do have to ask. She's not going to think to go to the grocery store for your favorite tea, but if you ask her to she is on it. One of the best parts of living together are tv nights, where the two of you watch terrible realty shows together and then roast the people on it over wine and popcorn.
You two have to be careful with finances, so you become paragons of budgeting. Enjoying nights on the couch, clipping coupons and planning spending for the week. When Dennis makes his loan payments he is really strapped for cash and you may have to cover more of the expenses that week. Dennis does his absolute best to make up for it. He will take on every chore that week, including doing all of your laundry for you. He also loves to cook together and the two of you do that all of the time.
Frankly life with Cassie is a bit chaotic, but in a charming way. Having Harrison around part time means there's always clothes that end up in the wrong place and his stuff left all over. She's trying to teach him to remember to clean up after himself, but it is a process. You two are also constantly moving whether it's work, Harrison, or household chores. So yeah, sometimes socks get left on the floor and laundry goes a day too long before getting done, but it's an enjoyable chaos. You both know that the other has accepted and embraced the whirlwind. Your home always feels like a real, lived in home.
Samira is pretty clean and tidy, but not in way that ever feels too strict. She always makes sure the kitchen is clean, but after she makes you both a homemade meal. There's not a lot of clutter in the living room, but there is an eclectic assortment of throw pillows around. You two are often the ones who will host when you get together with friends because the place is the perfect balance of clean and welcoming. Some of your favorite nights together involve her cooking while you sit on a stool at the counter, listening as she excitedly tells you about a cool procedure she got to do that day.
There's a bit of an adjustment when Victoria moves in. She' super nervous, feeling like she's invading your space. You have to put in some effort to show her that it's her space too. There's also a bit of a learning curve to living away from her parents. She's a quick learner though and picks up on monthly budgeting and cleaning schedules pretty fast. Always pulls her weight with chores. She's a pretty quiet and courteous person to live with once she settles.
This man was raised well and believes in a true 50/50 split of responsibilities. You made dinner? Thank you so much, he will do the dishes. You did the laundry? You're wonderful, he's on folding duty. He just cleaned the bathroom? Could you please take the kitchen? Never expects you to do more of the work than him. He definitely likes to trade off chores, that way there's some variety. He is also very good at making your place feel as welcoming as possible. Coming home with him feel like indulging in a toasty cup of hot chocolate after a day out in the cold.
This man is the best person to live with. He cleans up after himself, does his fair share of the housework and cooking. He also will not hesitate to pick up extra chores if you are feeling sick or had a rough day. He notices when you are running low on any of your favorite foods or drinks and makes sure to stop on the way home, stocking you up before you've even noticed you're running low. His only flaw is that he cannot both do the laundry and fold it on the same day. He can be forgiven for this though.
Jesse is pretty relaxed when it comes to your home. It's never dirty, but neither is it particularly tidy. When he cooks he leaves the dishes in the sink to be done after you eat together, if he's really tired he may even leave them for the morning. He waits to do laundry until he is out of clean underwear. Tasks may not be done right away, but you can trust that he will do them without needing to be asked. He likes to cook, especially for you. He also likes to play music around your place after work. He uses a playlist that he made with both of your favorite songs on it.
There's a controlled chaos to life with John. He's the kind of person that leaves things until basically the last minute. He'll have 20 minutes drive to work and leave at what you think is too late. Yet he somehow manages to never be late for work and always has time to stop for coffee. At first it stresses you a bit, but you learn to realize he is never actually going to be late and just roll with it. He heaps praise on you all the time. You never leave the house without several compliments, even when you're in scrubs. He's really good at making you feel loved, even when he causes you a bit of stress. Pretty decent with chores, but may need the occasional reminder.
