I know most of the ladies on here love everything Felis catus and anyone who knows anything about myself also knows I'm an unabashed Cat Dad. So this got me thinking.
Historically cats have been associated almost totally with women ("pussy", witches, "She's acting catty", etc.) and while many women may also like, or even prefer dogs more; the latter pet seems more like a "guy thing". I think this is mainly due to the differences in animal personalities. Cats think of their owners (or their servants such as it is) as their parents and caring for them is more maternal versus dogs who view humans as the Alpha of the pack and the relationship is more of the paternal authority figure. Because of these gender role differences, I see more women wanting a pet they can nurture, while men more want one they can lead or dominate and I believe this is one of the main reasons very few men are exclusively "cat people", as well as their fear what others might think of them.
I have read numerous articles that allegedly claim some women view cat dudes positively as someone who is more caring, in touch with their feelings and more nurturing (and thus maybe making a better parent of humans). While others have claimed some view men negatively or at least suspiciously as maybe some nebbish loner or even questioning his sexuality if he's straight. Bear in mind, all this mostly refers to single guys, as it seems most men in relationships either own both cats & dogs or if exclusively cats, it was more due to the choice of the female half of the couple (my case not withstanding
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So I'm just curious to hear a woman's opinion on this. Of the men you've known or been involved with, do you feel those who prefer one animal over the other have distinct personalities to that choice and have they treated you or others in a different manner based upon whether they are a "cat or dog person"? How do you view men who only prefer cats or may have several of them? Do you see them as a more sensitive, enlightened guy or think they are the male version of the neighborhood Cat Lady and something is a little off there? Just think of it as what would your automatic first impression be of such a guy if you were meeting them for the first time, either in a dating or other social situation, based upon just knowing that fact alone.
I realize maybe this is a strange question, but I know the great, patient ladies here get tired of all never-ending BS dick size questions; so while I don't post often in this section, when I do I like to keep it light and make you think. You're welcome
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Historically cats have been associated almost totally with women ("pussy", witches, "She's acting catty", etc.) and while many women may also like, or even prefer dogs more; the latter pet seems more like a "guy thing". I think this is mainly due to the differences in animal personalities. Cats think of their owners (or their servants such as it is) as their parents and caring for them is more maternal versus dogs who view humans as the Alpha of the pack and the relationship is more of the paternal authority figure. Because of these gender role differences, I see more women wanting a pet they can nurture, while men more want one they can lead or dominate and I believe this is one of the main reasons very few men are exclusively "cat people", as well as their fear what others might think of them.
I have read numerous articles that allegedly claim some women view cat dudes positively as someone who is more caring, in touch with their feelings and more nurturing (and thus maybe making a better parent of humans). While others have claimed some view men negatively or at least suspiciously as maybe some nebbish loner or even questioning his sexuality if he's straight. Bear in mind, all this mostly refers to single guys, as it seems most men in relationships either own both cats & dogs or if exclusively cats, it was more due to the choice of the female half of the couple (my case not withstanding
So I'm just curious to hear a woman's opinion on this. Of the men you've known or been involved with, do you feel those who prefer one animal over the other have distinct personalities to that choice and have they treated you or others in a different manner based upon whether they are a "cat or dog person"? How do you view men who only prefer cats or may have several of them? Do you see them as a more sensitive, enlightened guy or think they are the male version of the neighborhood Cat Lady and something is a little off there? Just think of it as what would your automatic first impression be of such a guy if you were meeting them for the first time, either in a dating or other social situation, based upon just knowing that fact alone.
I realize maybe this is a strange question, but I know the great, patient ladies here get tired of all never-ending BS dick size questions; so while I don't post often in this section, when I do I like to keep it light and make you think. You're welcome