I'm very honest about my dislike of cats. For some people, snakes or babies make them squirm. For me, it's cats. Why?
1. I'm severely allergic. Itchy eyes to the point of not being able to wear contacts, scratchy throat and let's not forget the Sneezures. Must. Keep. Hands. Away. From. Face.
2. I've encountered several cats that could very well be the Devil's spawn (not the first time I've said this here).
Now before you cat lovers get all crazy on me, there are a few cats who have won me over. In general, I am an animal lover, I just prefer cute pups to creatures that scratch the hell out of me in my sleep. How I didn't wake up is beyond me.
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Along comes a guy. There's great conversation. He thinks you're really pretty (sigh, guys don't use this word enough). He's highly sarcastic and can keep up with the banter. Then he asks about pets...and sends you a pic of his cat.
Sad face.
He can sense the disappointment, even giving an out.
I'm attempting to convince myself, and him, cats are not a dealbreaker (yes, I went from 2nd person to 1st. I'm literarily versatile, just go with it). It's just an animal right? I can get past this.
I'd be lying if I said the attraction levels didn't drop a bit though.
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Yeah I'm definitely not a cat person either. Mostly due to the severe allergies. And what do you do with cats anyways? One of my ex-boyfriends moved in with a roommate who had a cat. Our relationship ended shortly after that.
Wow...that's a tough one. Like you, I am pretty much anti-cat. There are a very select few that I enjoy being around, but mostly I think they are sneaky little bastards and I don't like them.
And there's something about single men who have cats that just turns me off. It's almost up there with men who cry after sex.
On the other hand...he did tell you that you're pretty (and no, they don't use that word enough at all) and there was good conversation.
I say ignore the cat issue for now and see what happens. He might turn out to be so amazing that you can learn to tolerate the cat.
Oh crap! Why do the good ones have to like cats? He better up his game to get past this one.
I love cats (and dogs)! Hubs is deathly allergic to cats. It was almost a deal breaker. I'm glad I was able to look past it though!
had to come over here bright and early so I could have my heart broken by my pal Hutch and then carry on with my day ;)
I totally get it though. I mean, if for no other reason, the allergy thing is the best excuse not to love a cat. I know lots of people say it, but my cats really are awesome and not at all the Devil's spawn..although yes, some are assholes.
I don't blame you. Like you, I'm just not much of a cat person. Dogs, on the other hand, I absolutely looooove. I dunno that it would necessarily be a dealbreaker; I mean, this guy's cat COULD win you over. And maybe he has one of the cool cats you describe above. I believe there are a few I've encountered that were super mellow and easy to get along with. If you meet the cat though and you both decide you don't like each other, I might walk away. Horrible, right?
I'm with you on this. I know. Shocker.
I'm not a cat person. At all. I love dogs. The fact that cats are moody and (normally) not loving bothers me. That and they bite my toes all the time. It's a mutual disdain. I do have a cat niece and cat nephew, the girl I actually love, the boy and I don't get along.
No boys with cats. I think it's a personality difference. For me it may not be the deal breaker, but I'm on edge from it. And if you like cats, that's totally fine. I know people that hate dogs. Which is fine with me. It's just preference. We all have it.
Hmmm...I am cat lover, so I can't really relate (BTW - maybe don't bother stopping by my blog today...).
I think if the guy is good, it may be worth trying to work around the cat.
...Its not like he's using a stuffed teddy bear as a puppet to tell you that he likes you
In the world of dating there are far worse offenses...but we are all entitled to our own deal-breakers. Does he get a three strikes your out?
I don't like cats either. You are so right, they are devilish. Which is probably why I don't like most girls too because cats and girls in general are sneaky and will scratch your face off when your not looking. And I too am allergic...to cats. And potentially some females. But I just question any man who has a cat. Heck, I question most any individual that has a cat for a pet. Not great!
Maybe Amanda can lend you one of her cats so you can see how big of a dealbreaker it might be?
I would give him a chance first. Just make sure he changes his clothes before he leaves his house and washes his hands before he touches you. You never know. But then again I am a cat lover, but if I was severely allergic like you are I would probably say dealbreaker.
I love my gatos. Not most gatos, but mine... because they think they're dogs. And don't scratch. And aren't sneaky. And I'm still a good person, so... there's hope for us cat people after all. Don't judge, my friends!
I'm allergic to cats as well, and while I do love animals....cats aren't my favorite. Most cats that I have encountered are either super standoffish or spawns of satan. Maybe I've just had bad luck....
If it were just an aversion, I'd tell you to suck it up. That's nice of me, isn't it? I'm so sweet and subtle that way.
But, an allergy like that? That's disappointing.
Not a total dealbreaker. b/c he can always give the cat away later. ;)
So...it's just me and Fojoy in the Cat's Corner? That's sad. I have a sad kitty face right now.
Well, this could be a dealbreaker for me and you because I have 2. Although I am also wicked allergic so I do stay on top of the cat hair. And even my non-cat friends adore LuLu because when you scratch her tummy, she wraps her paws around your hand. Who doesn't love that??
But here's the thing...cats are not dealbreakers. As long as you are not asked or, God forbid, expected, to take care of the cat at any time, just take a claritin, wash your hands, and ban the cat from the bedroom where you may, at some point, have your head buried in his sheets in a moment of ecstasy. (WHAT?? Thursday night TV can really be that good). I say see where it goes. He may have something worse than a cat...like a penchant for crying after sex.
I get that. I feel the exact same way about dogs.
I was much the same - severely allergic, and for that very reason, all cats seem to love me.
I dated a girl for a little while who had a cat, and that helped get me over the "dealbreaker" thing (I didn't know she had a cat until we went back to her place . . . and, let's face it, I'm a guy, the sudden appearance of a cat isn't going to kill the "going back to her place" mojo).
My husband is allergic also, but let me get a cat because I just HAD to have one...
I struck gold and got the best cat ever...He used to let me paint his claws, let our toddler torture him without so much as a hiss, we dressed him up...the whole nine...
He's dead now....Okay, this just got totally sad for me...lol.
Oh no! I'm not a cat person either but I'm chances are and I'm just guessing here... but if he's texting you pictures of his cat that he has no plans of getting rid of it anytime soon. lol.
I feel the same way about cats. I would choose a pup over a cat any day.
I dont think I could overlook the "guy-with-a-cat" issue, regardless of the potential cuteness of the guy lol
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