henderson14 Posted June 21, 2012 Posted June 21, 2012 Why is it that the only girls I know in their 20's that have a cat are the ones I meet from internet dating sites? What does it say about a girl if she has a cat and is in her 20's? I think there is a stigma attached to it and is just a little bit odd. Does it mean they are really lonely or something? I think most people would admit that its odd for a single guy in his 20's to have a cat.
Ruby Slippers Posted June 21, 2012 Posted June 21, 2012 I think they/we tend to be more introverted and home-loving, rather than the go out and party all the time types. And yeah, it's lonely being a brainy homebody. A cat definitely takes the edge off. I'd like to get a dog, too, but they're a lot more work than a cat. You can leave a cat alone for hours and it'll be OK. A dog needs to be taken out fairly regularly. It's hard to be attentive enough to a dog if you're single and live alone. So I will wait till I'm living with a man and in a stable relationship to get a dog. That way, there's two of us and it's more likely one of us will be available to take care of the critter. 1
Mme. Chaucer Posted June 21, 2012 Posted June 21, 2012 Right under this thread in "New Posts" is the thread titled: "Men and Emotions." Women and Cats. Men and Emotions (which was started, incidentally, by AllieKat). What can it all mean? Is this off topic? 2
Ursa Posted June 21, 2012 Posted June 21, 2012 It means they are in their 20s, and they have a cat. End. 2
DuchessKaye Posted June 21, 2012 Posted June 21, 2012 I'm 23. I have 5 cats, 2 hamsters and 3 dogs. Is that odd? 1
El Brujo Posted June 21, 2012 Posted June 21, 2012 Maybe because cats don't sit around guzzling p1$$y beer and watching sports on TV... ya think???
d'Arthez Posted June 21, 2012 Posted June 21, 2012 Because cats are pretty understanding and awesome creatures. I even converted my ex to the cat-side of life. And she is allergic to them.
veggirl Posted June 21, 2012 Posted June 21, 2012 Umm do you meet girls in real life at all? Plenty of girls who aren't on those websites (myself, my sister, a friend, a coworker) have a cat, or cats. Do you run around asking girls in real life if they have a cat, or do you just look online and see pics of girls with their cats? I think it's awesome so many girls have cats! :bunny: I love my kitty:love: She is napping on her condo right now. 1
CarboniteCammy Posted June 21, 2012 Posted June 21, 2012 My first pet was a 25 lbs maine coon mix whom I dearly loved. I got him when I was 24. he was a great cat...more dog then cat, really. He was lovely- he was grey with a white chest and four white feet. He was HUGE and furry and wonderful. He looked like a muppet, and had these really pretty green/yellow eyes <3 I miss him badly still. I used to pick him up and hold him like a baby and he would just purrrrrrrrr... I remember he used to talk back to me during our morning routine. He would always come when called and knew his name. I honestly think its weird if people don't, or have never, had pets. It makes me wonder, "Does this person have trouble with responsibility in general?" "Why don't they want something being dependent on them in any sense?" And of course, "what if animals can sense something wrong with him and THAT's why he doesn't have a pet..." Plus, I really feel like people are missing out if they don't have the love of an animal. Sure, they shed. Yeah, you have to feed them every day and maybe brush them. Vet bills are expensive and if you feed an animal correctly, it should be expensive, too. But, all of those things are small potatos compared to what animals give us in return. JMHO. 1
norajane Posted June 21, 2012 Posted June 21, 2012 Women, and men, like pets. According to the Humane Society, Americans own 86 million cats and 78 million dogs. 33% of US households own cats, and 39% own dogs. All those pets belong to somebody, including the women on online dating sites as well as women who are not on online dating sites. If there's a stigma, it is attached to 1/3 of the households in America. It's not just crazy cat ladies who own cats. As Ruby Slippers said, cats are easier to care for if you're a single person who works and dates. 2
2.50 a gallon Posted June 21, 2012 Posted June 21, 2012 My advice for guys who are having problems meeting women and getting dates 1 Learn to dance 2 Learn to cook some gourmet meals, especially those that include wine or the drinking of wine. 3 Learn to like cats. As Ruby says they are easy to take care of. They fulfill the need to take care of something. Also, having raised puppys and kittens, there is no comparison, kittens are a lot more fun. The bat things around on the floor. They practice stalking their litter mates and pouncing. They explore paper grocery bags, empty boxes, they peek around corners, then get scared and run like hell in the direction they came from with their little tails straight up. They climb up on the arm of the couch, and like a diva start singing out that they are hungry, demanding to be fed. And at night time they cuddle up and purr away.
FitChick Posted June 21, 2012 Posted June 21, 2012 My advice for guys who are having problems meeting women and getting dates 1 Learn to dance 2 Learn to cook some gourmet meals, especially those that include wine or the drinking of wine. 3 Learn to like cats. 4. Learn to give a proper massage. That will get you laid! 1
BetheButterfly Posted June 21, 2012 Posted June 21, 2012 Why is it that the only girls I know in their 20's that have a cat are the ones I meet from internet dating sites? What does it say about a girl if she has a cat and is in her 20's? I think there is a stigma attached to it and is just a little bit odd. Does it mean they are really lonely or something? I think most people would admit that its odd for a single guy in his 20's to have a cat. ? There is nothing odd about having an animal friend, whether one is a man or a woman. I love animals and think it's great when anybody has a pet and takes wonderful care of their pet. There is also, by the way, nothing odd about not having an animal companion. People are diverse.
CarboniteCammy Posted June 21, 2012 Posted June 21, 2012 hahaha, speak for yourself re: kitties v dogs. ;-) I've had both before, too, and I can tell you that I learned I was a dog person who had happened to fall in love with one, amazing cat. . My big kittie as a kitten was actually more work for me then the crazy herding dogs I now have, believe it or not! ;-)
2.50 a gallon Posted June 21, 2012 Posted June 21, 2012 FitChick During the hippie days somebody published "The Art of Sensual Massage", I've read my cherished copy from cover to cover several times, and even to this day will pick it up every once in awhile. Maybe that is one of the reasons my "Out of my League" girl friend has been hanging around for the past 16 plus years.
RedRobin Posted June 21, 2012 Posted June 21, 2012 One of my criteria for dating a man is: Pets, plants, or kids... gotta have at least one of those. If they can't manage even one of those, I have my doubts about his emotional depth or willingness to care for something other than himself. That makes him a poor partner IMHO. The biggest turn-off for me is people who don't like animals.. or people who have them but don't care for them properly. It's ok if they don't have one. But to not like them? I find that disturbing. 1
maysj18 Posted June 21, 2012 Posted June 21, 2012 I love how you all love cats I'm crazy about cats and animals in general. My career plans are all centered around animals and I don't think it's weird at all. My cat has tons of personality and he really makes me laugh. I guess some people can take it a bit far, but that is a very, very small percentage of pet owners. If it's weird that I love my cat, then so be it.
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