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The most annoying thing is cat people being smug about people who like dogs and pets that visibly show affection. "I'm cooler than you because I don't need the
by sph 3y ago
The most annoying thing is cat people being smug about people who like dogs and pets that visibly show affection. "I'm cooler than you because I don't need the affection of a dog."
This mark of pride in not needing love, probably borne out of misanthropy or misplaced sense of superiority, isn't as cool as you guys think. You still synthesise happy love and bonding chemicals when you stroke your cat like everybody else, or you wouldn't get one in the first place.
Sincerely, one that loves the independence of cats and the empathy of dogs. I only wish I could have both...
- hfhdjdks 3y agoThis sounds like a very negative comment and with many generalizations. Please consider thinking about what your comments bring to the discussion
- beAbU 3y agoBut that's where you are wrong. I, like many other cat people /live/ for cat affections. My cat gives it only whe deserved or when affection back is requested, and I accept it with enthusiasm every time. Every time she does it, it feels like a gift. Every time a strange cat does it, it feels like the biggest gift. Cat affection (from my experience) is not unconditional, and that's what makes it special. My cats get mad at me sometimes, and they show it, but they always forgive. Maybe it's co-dependence, and maybe it's the inverse of a human/dog relationship. I think I might actually like this dog.
- scotty79 3y agoMaybe it's like earned love vs unconditional love? Love earned with patience and care feels better for cat lovers. Dog lovers prefer unconditional kind. Maybe?
- scotty79 3y agoSpot on. I'm a huge misanthrope. Like a cat.
- fellowniusmonk 3y agoDog's like Scotties, Great Pyrenees and a few other breeds can have a more aloof attitude, I've known scottish terriers that would put a cat to shame. Great Pyrenees have radically different personality affect if they live in a human residence vs put out to guard livestock while young. I just wish I could find a breed with that chill/aloof nature that didn't shed.