5 Things Your Cat Accepts from You, But Your Partner Doesn't

In the past, I didn't exactly take it as a compliment when people called me a crazy cat lady. And yes, that did happen quite a bit. Because I am also somewhat of a reasonable crazy cat lady. Not that I'm crazy and live in a hut in the woods with 80 cats. No, I have one, but she is very important to me. So important that if a man were to be unkind to her, that guy would be shown the door immediately. I won't stand for it. No, I don't accept it from anyone if my cat is wronged. On the other hand, my cat does accept a lot of things. Things that a partner might say he and I wouldn't put up with anymore. And I don't care if research shows that our cats don't love us at all, because that's just nonsense. If my cat puts up with all this from me, then she must love me. 

1. Cats accept it if you're not a kitchen princess
The first time you cook for your potential partner is always exciting. Because yes, that person expects to eat something nice, and it's a bit embarrassing if you show up with a steak cooked to the consistency of a shoe sole. Or if you make ready-made hamburgers. Or the ultimate student dish: pasta pesto. No, you need to come up with something impressive. Your cat? She couldn't care less. Just dump that bowl of Whiskas and refill the kibble. No problemo.

2. Cats are fine with you complaining. Or being grumpy. Or crying.
I hope I'm not speaking for myself here, but I can sometimes have mood swings. Well, swings... Call it a change of 180 degrees. It might have to do with a certain time of the month, or just because I'm not feeling great. Anyway, sometimes you can be in a really good mood one moment, and then when you misplace your phone charger, everything flips. It's incomprehensible to people. It's not even understandable to yourself. But your cat? She is fine with it. As long as she can sit on your lap or nearby, you can have whatever mood you want.

3. Cats make great bed partners
Sharing a bed with my cat , well, some people find it gross; I find it really cozy. And you don't have any trouble with it. I'm a lonely sleeper, so a man doesn't need to cuddle me while I'm napping. Infuriating. Or snoring. You can't help that, of course, but it's really annoying. Or talking in your sleep. There are relationships that have ended over less. No, that cat puts up with all your bad sleeping habits and just peacefully sleeps at the foot of your bed., 4. You can adjust cats exactly to what you need.

Okay, this one might be a bit selfish, but sometimes that's just how it is. Suppose you're in a bad mood, or just want to be alone for a bit, then that should be okay, right? Well, try explaining that to your partner without having a serious conversation. It often turns out to be difficult. Or when you just really want to sleep alone for an evening. A cat is simple; you just close the door. They usually can't open it. The reverse works too: if you're in a really needy mood, you just have to hope your partner is also up for a cuddly session. Cats always want to cuddle. Or for you to talk to them. And again: otherwise, you just close the door. They can't get out anyway. You. Will. Love. Me.
Cats don't judge.

5. Feel free to have that extra glass of wine (especially if you also
have wine for cats ). Have that slice of pizza. Have breakfast twice. Three times if you're still hungry. Come home drunk, of course, you eat a bapao sandwich. Don't feel like exercising? Just stay in bed. Did you do nothing but binge-watch Netflix all day? Then just watch another episode. Who cares? Cats are totally fine with it all. Wonderful. No one judging you. In fact, cats find it much cozier if you stay indoors. They support you in every decision. Woman and cat cuddling on the bed.