Man Challenges Girlfriend's Insistence On Excluding His "Independent" Cat From Their Sleepovers

"I thought what I was asking was fair, but it got shut down."

Maryjane

• Published in Animal Stories
• November 15, 2023

Dogs versus cats - both sides make excellent pets. The argument has been around for a long time and is unlikely to be resolved very soon.

You're going to be in for a great treat if you decide to get a pet. But before you decide which pet is best for you, regardless of whether you're "team dog" or "team cat," you have to be ready for the responsibilities that come with it.

Pet cats are enchanting, loyal, and loving animals. They don't need a lot of space and are simple to maintain.

A lot of people love to get cats as pets because they are a never-ending source of fun, entertainment, and companionship. They do, however, require a lifetime of devotion and responsibility.

Even though they are simpler to care for than dogs, cats still need daily attention, including feeding and playing to get exercise. They also need a litter box, which needs to be cleaned up on a daily basis.

Although they might have quite distinct personalities, demands, and maintenance requirements, both cats and dogs make wonderful companions. The OP is a cat owner, while his girlfriend is a dog owner.

Still, OP's girlfriend preferred him leaving his cat every day to come to spend time at her apartment. In her own words, cats are independent, and dogs aren’t, but is that really true?

Keep scrolling down to read the entire story.

The headline

The OP mentioned that he thinks it would be good to have some time apart

OP's GF said that’s not an option and that she was offended he would even ask

And the comments from other Redditors roll in...

From a Redditor who's a cat owner too

The OP's feeling his girlfriend is being demanding

She only seems to get more demanding

This Redditor reveals what they find exhausting

Dinner every night? That sounds exhausting — are you sure you want to be in this relationship if your preferences don’t count for anything? That’s also BS with the dogs vs. cats — like sure, dogs tend to be more “needy” (I love dogs) — but an evening alone once or twice a week won’t hurt them, if you give them a nice setup (food, bed, water, ambient sound, etc…).

Your gf sounds needy as hell, and I would draw a clear boundary in this situation. She can either accept that boundary, or end the relationship.

She refused the time apart

OP's GF sounds very toxic

That kind of behavior is controlling

It's not going to get better

What is she going to do?

Compared to dogs, cats tend to be less active and require less exercise. Although every cat is unique, they are also typically more independent, so you might be dealing with a real snuggle bug.

Some Redditors say that the OP's girlfriend lacks empathy for his cat, and he should say what works for him. Drop your thoughts about this story in the comments section below.

Maryjane