Hi everyone,
Today’s guest post comes from Amanda Alves:
Why “bother” living with a cat
Sharing your home with a cat is not only about having a furry roommate that purrs and sneaks in your bed at night. They teach us much more than to deal with litter boxes and hair in the couch.
Cats teach us how to deal with rejection. You know that they only come when they want to, even though they know you are calling. They might even look at you to make sure you are aware they chose not to move. Cute bastards.
Cats teach us how to express love. They purr, and when they do it, you wish you could purr back. Remember there are many ways to show your love, so just do it.
Cats teach us to give space on relationships. One belly rub is fine, two is OK, but what’s wrong with you for doing it for the third time? Get a life! Let go as you watch them lick their belly as if your hands were contaminated.
Cats teach us to value small things. Their enjoyment for sun baths, wet cat food and paper balls shows us that happiness is in the details.
Do you think having pets makes you a better person? Comment!
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Bio:
Amanda writes about practical thoughts for a better life on Honey Tea [http://honeytea.org].
Reblogged this on MoéGrrL.
Hah! Indeed, so true.
And we women are like cats too.
Just stare at our husband when we signaled them something and the third time touching we start to growl at them. “yep! get a life!”
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Apologies – but I didn’t enjoy the swearing.
Then don’t swear – you can change yourself, you cannot change others.
I saw no swearing in this article. Breathe in…. breathe out…. you will be ok.
The word ‘bastard’ is swearing!
On which planet? Either you live under a rock or you are amish. If you are neither of those, then you are fishing for attention. Please stop.
A bastard is a child born out of wedlock. It appears in the dictionary. It is also one of the most common words used in Australia – even in a church – and is not swearing to anybody with half a brain or more.
What a rude woman you are!
Thank you 😉
I still love cats. That’s what matters xx
That’s ok. It was meant to be a fun take Denise.
Ah so beautiful and so true!
Thank you 🙂
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Good post, the majority of people in my life dislike kats so this will help me show them what is good and lovable about felines. <3
🙂 you should. They must be converted haha
Yeah they will be soon lol.
“They purr, and when they do it, you wish you could purr back.”
THIS! So much.
If only we could purr back to them I know haha
My life is richer for having cats.
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I’m”cat sitting” two of my grandkitties and they are a joy to have around.
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Great, extraordinary post! It’s true <3
Ciao
Sid
Thank you 🙂
Our kittens make me smile even if I am having a rough day. Love them.
Yeah! It’s the best thing after a long day at work. 🙂
All so true.
Thanks ^^
The most evil thing they do is when it is freezing cold in winter. You get up to go to the toilet, freezing your butt off (no, not literally!) and when you hurry back to the bedroom to get into the warmth of your bed, they have stretched out every single limb (and tail) and have left no room for you in “their” bed. Evil, I tell you! Gotta love ’em ^_^
hahaha….it happens to others too….good to know!
Hehe 🙂
LOL. yes that happens to me all the time. But I usually gently push in and they soon realise that if I’m there it stays warm for longer. 😉
Nice post! 🙂
Thank you ^^
You’re welcome ^^
Thanks 🙂
>^o^< always
Well, Ivan the (recently) Terrible certainly makes me more patient. 😉 Just when I think he is indifferent to me, I wake in the night with him meowing down the hall, having woken up on his chair and wondering where we’ve gone. Then he jumps up on the bed, settles down next to me or at my feet, purring.
Hehe 🙂
Reblogged this on ravenhawks' magazine and commented:
Cats are excellent teachers while reminding us of our place [opener of cans, and provider of warm lap]
Thank you ^^
Oh yes, indeed they do! 🙂 I’m going to reblog this post too. Mr. Cheddar definitely approved. 🙂
🙂 thank you
We just can´t live without a cat or cats. The home is totally empty and cold without these friends.
Indeed! My two are always up to mischief but they what makes the house much more lively. And if i am not feeling well they will be there and watching to make sure I get better. 🙂
YES ALL ANIMALS TEACH US ALOT ABOUT OURSELVES….my cats have taught me total patience and how to stay calm….my dogs the same..i would be empty without them..
Thank you <3. And yes I second this. 🙂
I am still learning from my cats. Not only do I relax when I pet and play with them but they are so trusting and accept me no matter what kind of a day I had. These two also learn from each other and this is fascinating to watch.
Jean
Yeah my two learn from each other too. Unfortunately it’s generally my mischievous boy teaching Nubia how to do mischievous things. 😉
I love this post! And I love my cat! She teaches me patience, and at times I think I exasperate her as we don’t speak quite the same language, and when she has something urgent to tell me, like her biscuit bowl is empty, sometimes I am not quick enough to respond 🙂
Thank you 😀
Purr-fect post! I have three cats so you would think I would be a genius! Sadly, no. My cats look at me in amazement…I still have so much to learn from them. 😀
Live is a continuous journey of experiences from which you learn. 🙂
Life wouldn’t be worth living without my cats….they just make everything more interesting ??
I second that! 🙂