Let me preface by saying I'm okay. I know it's all going to work out one way or another. And I know that the things I am worried about are very minor things. But I'm having trouble sleeping because of them. So maybe someone here has guidance or encouragement. Hopefully.

Here's the situation. I'm going through a breakup. It's not messy or horribly awful to go through. Just not pleasant. But for the first time in my life I'm having to buy a place to live on my own. I've ordered a few essentials like a mattress and pillows and stuff to at least get me in and comfortable until I have time to order things like couches and tables and such. There is stress and anxiety there, but that's not even the bulk of it. What's keeping me up is my cat, and specifically where his litter box goes. I like to close off my bedroom when I sleep and the bathroom can only be accessed through the bedroom. So the box could go in the bathroom but I'd have to keep the door open all the time. Alternatively, I could put it in the living room/entryway area. But I have a ton of anxiety that says people will think it's gross to have a litter box out. It's hooded and I keep it clean(clean it daily) and there's never a litter box smell at my current place. But I still worry that people may have a negative perception. Both friends, and potential future companions. What say the people in here? What would y'all think about having a litter box in the open?