I'm 35 and Single. Is It Time to Buy a Cat?
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Time to Face the Facts
I've tried everything recently. I've been on dating sites. I've tried to have friends set me up on dates. I've worn a little extra make-up at the grocery store and tried to look seductive while buying cereal. The fact is, I am 35 and single. I am almost 36 now, so time is running out. Obviously, if I don't find a guy soon, I am going to be forced to purchase a cat.
There is an unwritten law that states any woman in her mid-30s without children must own a cat. Maybe the law is even written somewhere, but I haven't seen it yet. Basically, I've been pushing it this entire year thinking I could continue being in my mid-30s without owning a cat. To turn 36 and still have no boyfriend and no cat, well, that is just unacceptable.
Hallelujah, It's Not Raining Men
Since my quest to find a man has obviously failed, my next quest must be to find the perfect cat. In all honesty, all I really want is someone that looks forward to seeing me come home from work and wants to cuddle while I watch TV. Sure, a man can do that, but he'll just whine if I want to take over the remote control. Do cats do that? No.
A cat will chill out with you and watch whatever you want to watch on TV. The cat is just happy you are there and feeding it. Take out a laser pointer or some catnip, and that cat is happy for the rest of the night. Is a man that easy to please? No, of course not. So a cat is so much better than a man, right?
Acceptance is Key
So I've accepted my fate. I may as well go to the shelter this weekend to find my little Midnight, or Snuggles, or Garfield. Of course, then I have to feed a cat. The cat is going to leave cat hair all over my couch. Then, I'll have to vacuum all the time. Even worse, I'll be forced to have a litter box. I'll need to clean that all the time, too. When am I going to find the time for all that? After all, I am single, so therefore, there is no man helping me pay the bills. I will then have to start working longer hours just so I can pay for the litter, food, vet bills, cat toys, etc. What little free time I have will be spent cleaning after the cat. I will be lucky if I have time for television at all. I guess the cat will watch TV by herself.
Of course, then the issue will be that Kitty is lonely. While I am working all those long hours and cleaning during all of my free time, the cat will be neglected. This means I will be forced to buy another cat to keep the first cat entertained. Great. That means more food, more litter, more cleaning, and more money being spent. However, this is the life of a single woman, so I must accept it. After all, at least people are polite enough to no longer use the term "spinster." Everyone just simply recommends getting some cats. That is way better, right?
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Crazy Cat Lady Status
Once I have two cats, I am sure I will have a new reputation as having a "cat friendly" home. In a sense, the way marijuana is the gateway drug for harder drugs, one or two cats is the gateway to Crazy Cat Lady status.
Oh yes, it starts out simple enough. Oh, just one cat or two cats. No big deal. There is no cat addiction. Everything is normal here. A friend or two drops off a cat so you can catsit for them, but they never return to pick up Fluffy or Skittles. The cats start multiplying like Gremlins being feed after midnight. The next thing you know, you've got 20 cats milling around. Your neighbors are complaining about the odor. Your family is trying to have an intervention. No man will come near you at the grocery store, so now you'll never get a date. You have become the Crazy Cat Lady!
Well, Maybe Not
Come to think of it, I really don't want a cat at all. Also, I kind of don't want a man ruining my good time either. I rather like being single. I can do whatever I want, and don't have a man or cat bothering me. I can come and go as I please. I can watch whatever I want on TV. I don't have to clean up after a cat or a dude. What a great life!
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So good, so much fun! I'm allergic to cats, so I'm probably required to become a crazy dog lady.
Jeannie...
Cat addiction? What cat addiction?? I can quit anytime...
This is very, very funny and a great way to greet the day!
Thanks,
Thomas
PS...that was you looking seductive in the cereal aisle? I was gonna come over...
OMG! You're 35 and single and don't have a cat yet? You should be picking out Mr. Mittens' little brother or sister by now! Hilarious hub, coming from a person with three cats (and husband and dog). Voted up and funny and sharing with my Facebook friends.
Great fun and I applaud your decision to remain catless! Voting this Up and Interesting.
Marlena - Oh, that story is so creepy. I do not want to be the crazy cat lady and the cats are forced to eat me. I do have a hamster, but only one. For now, I would say I am not the crazy hamster lady. I could see myself becoming the crazy bird lady though if I had more free time.
Marie-Grace - Yes, an allergy to cats means you must become the crazy dog lady. I think that is a law, too. :-)
ThoughtSandwiches - Sure, sure, everyone says they can quit at anytime. Admitting you have a problem is the first step! By the way, I was wondering who was watching me while I decided between multi-grain Cheerios vs. plain Cheerios. Come on over next time. :-)
Deborah - I know! I am so behind in everything. I guess I am a late bloomer with starting my "cat family." Thanks for the vote up and for sharing!
alocsin - Thank you for accepting me the way I am - totally catless! Also, thanks for the votes, too!
Thanks everyone for the comments!
Stay single and catless, my friend. What we need in this country is a "Rent a Man" service. Seriously, you only need men a few hours a week at the most.
I'm drawing up a business plan now. Nobody steals my idea, right?
Highlarious! Entertaining hub!
Austinstar - Let me know when you have your "Rent a Man" service up and running. Sometimes I just need stuff repaired or I need someone to bring me chicken noodle soup and sympathesize with me when I am sick. I hope you have different types of men to rent such as "Mr. Sensitive," "Mr. Nice Guy You Can Introduce at Family Functions," Mr. Repair It All & Kill Spiders," etc. Great idea!
AudreyHowitt - I am glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for dropping by!
Very cute - I don't even like cats and I enjoyed reading the whole thing ;)
I am happy you enjoyed it. Cats are cute, but I just don't think I need one right now. It is tempting sometimes though. At least a cat will be around when I need him. Thanks for reading and for the comment!
Ha! I just wrote the hub http://austinstar.hubpages.com/hub/Calling-all-men
I need volunteers to offer suggestions on how to proceed.
Thanks for inspiring me!
Very funny Hub. After a lifetime of never being catless, a couple of decades or so of adding kids, a dog, and additional cats here or there; I'm now an empty nester whose last little birdie brought her two cats with her. So, I've been cat-less for awhile now. It has taken quite a while to get used to not finding surprise vomit mornings, being able to leave doors open, and not shuffling around in order not to step on a silent cat.
Recently, I've been thinking about how maybe I'd like another little friend around, but I do have two neighbor cats who visit and leave - so that's kind of enough. I don't know... As much as I like kitties, there's something really GREAT about being cat-less and free as the birds certain cats have been known to murder and leave on the back porch as a gift. As an empty nester, I figure I'm at extremely high risk of becoming a cat lady. Then again, no I'm not because I'm not going to let that happen. Enjoy your cat-less-ness. They'll always be cats waiting for you (and any hats you may want to put on them) when you're an empty nester.
Hi, I love the way you talk yourself out of getting a cat! lol! this was so funny! of course men leave bits of their hair on the couch too, and they get man flu! at least with a cat you can just drop it of at the vets to be made better! maybe a dog? haha!
Hi,
Interesting thoughts and it is definitely worth getting company. Having been single again these past couple of years, I don't know where I'd be without my four legged friend - a dog. Funny, my ex used to say that cats were women's pets and dogs were for men. I don't know the ins and outs of that but I do know I have a major cat phobia, so she may have had something there!
Whether you go down the road of cat, dog or man, I hope you at least find the happiness and contentment you seek :)
Hey JIAB - Hilarious - I have a sister who will appreciate this too:) lol She is 33 and there are cats clawing at her door! Seriously - and I told her not to feed them...she is...not a good sign! lol
Austinstar - What a great hub! I hope you find some dudes willing to work for the new company. I am wondering if you can add Mr. Bouncer or Mr. Security. I like to go in scary neighborhoods sometimes. :-)
I feel honored that I inspired you and shared your hub with my followers. Thanks!
Lisa HW - For now, I think I am staying catless. They really are cute, but much like children, they are even cuter when they belong to someone else. I am really am considering getting a fish tank again though. I already have a hamster. With fish and a hamster, it would be like a cat restaurant in my apartment!
Nell Rose - You are right! Men do leave hair on the couch, too. That is why I tend to date men that shave their heads... it helps! Hehe. They sure can be messy though.
Gordon - Thanks! I am not sure what is best - cat, dog, man, or just neither of those things. It is fun to just look around at Petsmart, but not buy. Maybe that is all I will do next time I am lonely.
RealHousewife - Wow! She could write an even better hub about fighting off the urge to become the cat lady. It is as if they are beating down her door and calling to her. That is pretty hilarious. Thanks for sharing that!
Thanks everyone for the comments!
Jeannie...
Yes...That was me. I was crouched behind the croutons. APPARENTLY...Walmart has a policy of frowning on crouton crouching and I was thrown out of the store before I was able to make me move. You looked good.
Thomas
PS...Prior to the "unfortunate incident" with Wal-mart security...I was rooting for the plain Cheerios. I am a purist.
So that was you! I can't believe it. You are part of the reason I was forced to write the Walmart Etiquette hub! I thought you were just hanging out in the aisle blocking people from buying croutons. Wow! That is amazing.
Oh, and thanks by the way. I really try to take my look to the next level when buying Cheerios at Walmart. I went with the extra tight pair a sweat pants that day and my nicest pair of fake Uggs. Glad you noticed. ;-)
Well that was the problem...everyone all of a sudden wanted croutons. You can imagine my embarrassment. I planned on regrouping (mentally, I mean) and approaching you in dairy...but then I was nearly arrested...
Oh yeah...I noticed...
Thomas
Jeannie, You are way to funny. When I started at the beginning of the article my heart felt sad. I thought gosh I am 49 and aint looking for the cats!! I like the way you ended the article, (btw he will find you) if you ever decide to receive a gentlemen. Voted up!
ThoughtSandwiches - Well, perhaps we will meet at another time. We just were not destined for Walmart... maybe Target? :-)
adrienne2 - I am glad you didn't feel sad by the end of the article. I just think it is funny what society expects from women. I am not too worried about meeting a guy anymore. I suspect I will find the perfect cat before I ever find Mr. Right. That is OK for me. :-) Thanks for the comment!
Sure you don't want a cat? I have a few hanging out around my house I'd be glad to send you! ;) Funny hub! Thanks for the laugh!
I looked through the comments halfway expecting to see men lining up just so they could get a look at your fantastically hilarious hub! So sweet and so cute...oh wait, I may be talking about the cat. Such awesome humor - I love this! Voted up and Thanks for SHARING!
I must warn you, I am a Lion!
ThePracticalMommy - Thanks for the generous offer, but I think I will pass. My co-worker is even giving away a cat, but I decided against it. Thanks for dropping by and for the comment!
cclitgirl - I thought maybe I would get some offers, too, but it looks like most guys would prefer I just buy a cat. At least Thomas a.k.a. ThoughtSandwiches was stalking me at Walmart. It is nice to have a fan. Hehe. Thanks for the vote up!
rasta1 - Uh-oh! Well, thank you for that. Maybe that is what I am missing... I need a lion instead of a housecat. :-)
Good funny hub Jeannie, but you spoiled it all in the first paragraph. You said:
'The fact is, I am 35 and single. I am almost 36 now, so time is running out.'
I am single. I saw 36 a long time ago. Now I am depressed. Shame on you.
Maybe I'll get a cat.
Enjoyed your hub and share it with my following hubbers!
I had cat when I was single and it was because of her that my husband and I met (and he ended up being VERY allergic to her!). So she brought be "good guy" karma - it was actually because of her that we met. He (husband) is more neat and tidy than me, so no cleaning up after him :)
Greensleeves Hubs - Sorry I depressed you. But it is OK! You totally don't need a cat. I suggest a nice fish tank. They don't leave hair on the couch. :-)
Kris - Wow, it is as if a man and a cat can't live in the same place! It is nice that she brought good karma though. You are really lucky he is such a neat guy.
Thank you both for the comments!
Maybe I'll get a fish tank, like you suggest
But maybe I won't keep fish in it. They take a lot of maintenance to keep them looking nice. Maybe I'll just have an empty fish tank and keep the cat in it.
That way it won't leave any hairs on the couch.:-)
That's a brilliant idea! Maybe I will give that one a try, too. ;-)
Sense of humor is the key to live a longer life.Maybe full of cats? who knows?! Great hub, thank you for the fun reading it
Jeannie.. I just kept snickering to myself while reading this and then after all you just talked yourself out of both man and cat.hehe... funny thing is you will probably end up with both! Seriously, though.. I can relate to everything you wrote and I really enjoyed your hub. Thanks for sharing :0)
Had to vote up and funny. I too liked the way you talked yourself out of having either a cat or a man around. Both are nice to have around sometimes and other times they can be a pain like most of life. Sometimes it is good and other times you wonder why you got out of bed.
Voted up, funny, and awesome. You are freaking hilarious, and I love your story. Well written and such a fun thing to read. You have a new follower!
You will have more luck hanging around the beer. Make sure to bend over and get something out of the bottom of the freezer to increase your odds.
Please don't go on dating sites. It comes along when you aren't looking. If you start turning over rocks, you will just find snakes, lizards and insects.
Cats don't really like you. They know how to work the gig.
I have had a cat 16 years, what's that tell you? lol
Fun hub!
With all the cats that would love to have a home to call their shared abode, please find one that is in danger of being euthenized (sp?) and share its 9th life. It will love you for it, and automatically reduce the likely male suitors by the number of those you run across who are allergic to cats (mother-in-laws of that variety, too!) And, frankly, you will soon love the cat enough that it will become "Love me? Love my cat" time.
Cats are great pets contrary to dog lovers' beliefs. They are loveable just like dogs and some of them even think they are dogs. You should get one before you find a spouse. You will find that sometimes they can be more comforting than people at times.
I also have to add that my sis-in-law was a crazy cat lady last Halloween. It was *awesome*. She got all these stuffed animals that were cats and attached them all over herself with velcro. Hehehe. She's single. So, I have to admit, I have to giggle. She also does have two real cats. :D
Haha!! Gremlins!! I love your hub..I hope that you get all you desire in your life and never settle for anything less! You won't be the cat lady. :)
Yeah! Being single is kinda fun!
Thank for the laughs this morning. But it's funny how life works out...as soon as you decide that you don't want a man or a cat, Boom, there is a stray cat at your back door and a good looking single man moving in across the street. Good luck!
nextgoodthing - Yes, my sense of humor has gotten me through a lot. Thanks for reading and I am glad you liked the hub.
Jamie - Thanks! I am happy you liked the hub. One of the guys I was dating a few months ago told me if the two of us got a cat together, I couldn't be a crazy cat lady. However, he didn't last. Glad I didn't get a cat with him!
mljdgulley354 - I have to agree with you on that. Sometimes pets and men can both be a pain, but sometimes either is nice to have around.
Faceless39 - Thanks so much! I am glad you enjoy my hubs. Thanks for being a new follower, too.
WD Curry 111 - That sounds like a good idea. Maybe I need to linger around the liquor store with a low-cut shirt on. Thanks for the idea! Honestly, there are some decent guys online. I work with 4 different people who met their spouses online - perfectly normal people, too! So there is hope. I just prefer to take a break for now.
Jackie - That is a long time to have a cat. I guess they do make great companions. 16 years is quite a while!
Perspycacious - If I do decide to get a cat, I will get one that needs to be adopted. Petsmart always has shelter cats and adoption events. They try to lure me in when I am buying food for my hamster. So far, they haven't gotten me yet!
rlaha - I can imagine a cat can be as much fun as a dog at time. Also, they do seem as if they would be comforting pets. Maybe one of these days I will get one.
cclitgirl - That sounds like a hilarious outfit. I might try that one year. Uh-oh... two real cats already? Don't let her get anymore! Hehe. :-)
Rachel - Thanks for reassuring me. I don't think I could be a cat lady since I am too cheap to even get one cat. If I ever win the lottery though, who knows what could happen!
sticktlydating - Being single is really fun sometimes. Every now and then, it can be a nuisance though. Sometimes it is more fun to be in a couple.
Thanks everyone for reading and posting comments. I am really surprised this hub has become this popular. I suppose there are many single women considering getting cats. :-)
instantlyfamily - I am happy you enjoyed the hub. Maybe you are right. Perhaps I will find a stray cat and a man will approach me because I've found his missing cat. You never know! Thanks for the comment!
I have had assorted husbands and assorted cats all my life (the cats that is) and if I had to choose ...
Hmmm, better not tell you, just in case my old man finds out .... lol ;)
Hahaha... I think I know where you are going with that one. I am still think a cat wouldn't try to steal the remote control and that seems like a plus to me. Thanks for dropping by my hub!
TOTALLY LOVE THIS HUB. Hahaa, it made me kind of look forward to future cat ownership, but much like you, I am rather happy being single AND cat-less. Things are good! Hahaa, I'm feeling that way even more so now that I've started giving dating a try, though I'll be keeping it up if only for the lulz.
You rock, Jeannieinabottle!
I cannot believe Thomas is trying to take credit for my many hours of stalking and I cannot believe you spotted me, I must be slipping. LOL :) I know about the cat thing but forget it. Get a dog, they are more loyal, obedient, and cuddle. The dog will be happy to see you when you come home, even if you only went outside for a minute to get the mail, but to the dog he thought you were gone forever. Just a suggestion.
Voted up and across the board
Simone - I am glad you enjoyed the hub so much. I became inspired while eating lunch with co-workers that have actually had success using online dating sites. Amazing! So yeah, they were saying I should get a pet and then I realized it is expected of women to do just that. Thanks for the compliment and dropping by my hub!
American View - So it was you! I can't believe it. So I take it you were stalking me, and Thomas was stalking you since he knew all the details. Wow! This is incredible. I don't need just one man when I am getting all this attention. Thanks for the votes, too! I feel so loved!
Now I know where to go whenever I need a quick fix(laugh). Loved this, crazy cat lady. lol...
Thank you! I am glad you enjoyed the hub. Now, I must go pick out some cats the pet store...
@Jeannieinabottle: Please take pictures of your cats and post them :). I would love to see them.
rlaha - I don't have any cats. After all, I decided at the end of the hub not to get any cats. I do have a really cute hamster though. I might buy some new fish, too. :-)
Went back and read this again! So funny!
Clever and funny hub! Just so you'll know, you have to clean up the shedding fur and the dirty litter box with men, too. Trust me on that one.
Votes up and funny.
Audrey - Thanks for coming back to read my hub again. I am happy you like it so much!
Marcy - Yes, I know you must clean up after men, too. The good thing about cats is they can't argue with you about it. Hehe. Thanks for the votes!
Funny hub! I received a cat mug for my 30th birthday last year.. was it a hint haha
I think you are right. Someone was trying to tell you something. Thanks for dropping by my hub!
Hi Jeannieinabottle: Oh that's too bad that you didn't get a cat after all. That's alright though! I'd love to see pictures of your fish and hamster :).
rlaha - I have a hub about my last hamster and my new hamster named Mimi. You can find it here: http://jeannieinabottle.hubpages.com/hub/As-the-Ha There are photos included. :-)
Jeannie ~ I LOVED this. Your writing is awesome. A great balance between fact and humor. I hope that you continue your happiness no matter "what" is in your life. I currently have two cats. But I am much older than you, ha.
Sharyn
Thank you so much! That is such a compliment. I try to be humorous about things, but sometimes I am very frustrated. I am definitely thinking cats might be better than a man at this point. :-)
Jeannie...I would not be the one to advise in this case. I love cats, have 2 and think everyone, regardless of age & lifestyle, should have at LEAST one. Problem being, it is quite true that one cat leads to 2...leads to....Your hub is great, funny as heck and I loved it. Seriously, I'm thinking..."Aquarium" for you. Yes? No? Peace!
Oh, Jeannieinabottle . . . you are too funny! Love this Hub. I'm a bit younger, but in my family I'm already on the older side to still be single. So, I got a dog--I get unswerving devotion, someone who is always thrilled to be with me, and for whom every day is the BEST DAY EVER. It's fantastic. :-) Here's to the single life! Just be you, and if Mr. Right ever comes along, he'll know. And if not--well, you don't need him. You are more than fantastic on your own! Cheers!
I'm 51 and single and loving it. I just lost a dog and I have one left and her and my two grown kids are all the companionship I need---until they move out and leave me all alone. lol. Then maybe I'll get a bird. :P
Excellent hub, as usual. :)
fpherj48 - Cats do seem to be quite nice. They might just be better than any man. I do think if you go past two though, it can lead you down the path of a starring role in the show Animal Hoarders. An aquarium... that might be a good idea!
SJmorningsun25 - Dogs are quite fun and very loyal. In my apartment building, we are not allowed dogs. I am not sure if I would want the responsibility in an apartment anyway. If I had a yard though, I could be talked into getting a dog.
Charles - It is pretty awesome being single. Of course, with two kids, I am sure you are not along anyway. Birds are great pets though. You might just be onto something. Thanks!
Thanks everyone for the comments!
Never, never, never, never...NEVER GIVE UP!
Thank you, TIMETRAVELER2 for your inspirational words. So far, I haven't given up yet!
I'll be 37 in a few months. I have two cats. Really I do. LOL. Don't worry Jeannieina bottle, love will find you. Cat or no cat!
Lots of people marry young out of desperation and end up being miserable because of it. Sure, a lot of people have stereotypes about us single 30 something girls but I don't like those people much anyway!
Rated all ups!
Thanks for the votes up! It is true that many people do marry and are completely miserable. I just think it is funny when people find out I live by myself, they recommend a cat. Hehe.
Yep, I know what u mean! How do u think I ended up with my first cat? Mom not only suggested it, she called the vet she uses and asked them to call her if someone brought in a stray, lol
Wow, it was like you were being initiated into a group or something. Maybe there is a law that states your mom has to find a cat for you once you are a certain age.
Lol!! I should look into that! I was 32 when she decided I needed a cat! I gotta admit after I saw her I melted. She was so tiny and cute. Then I adopted her brother later so she could have someone to keep her company since I'm hardly home. Now in single, 36 and have two cats. Im a cat lady and it's all my moms fault!!!
Thanks for making me laugh! I needed it!!!!!
I'm happy I could make you laugh! Yes, I have to say, it is kind of your mother's fault. It is a good thing my mom isn't an animal person. She thinks my hamster is plenty enough. :-)
Very funny hub, I chuckled all the way through.
I am glad you enjoyed it. I am actually dating someone now. I am starting to think having a cat would be easier. :-)
Thanks for reading and thanks for the comment!
It's always time to get a cat!
Very much enjoyed your Hub. I had a conversation like this with my best friend. I ended up getting ferrets when I was 34. A year later, I was married. I noticed that most of my friends who liked my ferrets got married themselves shortly thereafter. And most of my friends who hated the ferrets, didn't. So my husband and I have been meaning for some time to write a dating book called "Ferreting Out Mr. Right." We figure it's at least as good a strategy as most dating books out there.
mattdigiulio - I didn't realize anytime was a good time to get a cat. Maybe you are right. Thanks! :-)
aethelthryth - I've never heard this theory before, but you might just be on to something. Perhaps I should have bought a ferret all along. I do own a pretty darn cute hamster though. I bought my first hamster about 6 or 7 years ago though, so maybe a ferret brings better luck. Thanks for sharing!
This is so great, I love your style of writing and had a chuckle reading this article, good job!
Thanks so much, Sonya. So far, I am now 36 but still don't own a cat. :-)
I'm in my mid-20s, am in a relationship, and have a cat! Although I understand everything you're saying, I just want to put in a shout out to all the awesome, loving, sweet cats in the world. Dogs, too! We have 3 dogs and a cat and I wouldn't have it any other way.
You being in a relationship helps a lot. You can have a cat and 3 dogs, but you won't be known as "the cat lady" or "dog lady." It is all about being in a relationship. :-) Hehe. It is funny the stereotypes about women and cats. It really means nothing, but it is funny to acknowledge it sometimes. For me, I have an awesome hamster and that's enough. Thanks for checking out my hub!
That's hilarious! Hamsters are great. Whatever makes you happy makes me happy! Thanks for sharing your thoughts!
I always thought it was easy for a girl to find a relationship. Maybe that's not the case.
Sorry, Tim, that has not been the case. There is a major dude shortage on the east coast. I guess maybe it is not difficult to find a relationship... it is difficult to find a good one. :-) Thanks for the comment!
Funny and so true! I have 3 cats and I'll take them over a man any day! You can't train men and you still have to clean up after them and handle their "feces". Cats love you no matter what and you don't have to get all gussied up for them!
Voted up and funny. I LOVE funny!! Now I'm going to hit the follow button. You can thank billybuc for that!
It has always been difficult, even perhaps part of the divine design, to find a good relationship that will be lasting and satisfying. If the extent of the concerns is "35 and Single", I can point to some bigger concerns we all have (you included) which may have some greater priority. What is more, by getting a cat you are probably ruling out a good relationship with a person allergic to that variety of feline, thereby narrowing further the already narrowing field you describe.
bravewarrior - You are so right! You never have to get too dressed up for a cat. Also, it is probably easier to clean up after them. They are way nicer than men in that respect. Thanks for checking out my hub! :-)
Perspycacious - I can't figure out how others find men so easily. It does seem like it is always guilty. And you are right... I am on online dating sites and a lot of men are allergic to cats. Very few are allergic to hamsters, which is the pet I have now. Thanks for sharing!!!
Find the non-controller by skipping a day or so of communicating online and seeing what happens. The non-controller will forgive and forget. Good fortune with the dating scene. It would be easier, wouldn't it, if God just pointed and said "That one!"? You might try an actual photo here on HubPages instead of the caricature (on a boardwalk?)
Thanks, that is good advice. Actually, I've been so busy lately I have not been able to login, so maybe that will help. As far as my profile photo goes, I am not trying to meet anyone here on HubPages and my identity needs to be concealed for personal and work reasons. Oh well. Guess there will be no HubPages hookups for me! :-)
Marlena Oechsner Level 3 Commenter 3 months ago
Thank you for making my day! This hub is hilarious! I love how you relate one cat to marijuana, like being a gateway into craziness. Excellent writing. I too have faced the inevitable thought of becoming a crazy cat lady. When I was single in my 20s, my step sister and I watched the episode of CSI where the cat lady dies and the cats eat her face because no one finds her! (And no one feeds the cats.) We used to joke that I would turn into that. But instead of buying a cat, I advocate for buying a dog. You have to walk them, so it's a great way to get exercise (and meet cute guys with dogs too). Go to the nearest park, play fetch with your dog, and watch the guys roll in! :)