5. Cats increase our social connections
Ever notice that when you talk about your cat that strangers are more apt to smile, say hello, even strike up a conversation? Or perhaps if you were to share a funny cat video, people would chime in and share stories about their own cat’s silly antics. Those brief exchanges leave us feeling more in sync with our community, says Dr. Niven, and such interactions makes us happier because we feel better when connected to others.
Cats are great conversation starters and icebreakers, so it’s no surprise that pet parent dating websites, pet/human fitness classes and other social gatherings for pet owners are becoming more popular. “People who have pets are perceived by others to be more social and open,” says Niven. “That can make your social circle wider and more diverse, resulting in less loneliness.”
So, convinced yet? Cats make us all better people!
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They purr to indicate their feelings – maybe if people would communicate better and show appreciation more we’d have a better world
AMEN1!!
They have so much patience unlike too many people I know. Cats are the zen masters of the animal world.
They love to nap just like me! 🙂
Cats love us uncontionally
ANOTHER AMEN Actually prefer cats over people, purest love
They always land on their feet! A good motto to live by.
Cats teach us to be independent and not just follow what others are doing.
My cat makes me smile everytime I hold him. Especially after a bad day at work
They comfort you when you are sad and unhappy, and weary or tired. They show you the way to relax, which a lot of us forgot in our rush to continue competitively in our “rat race” society.
I read somewhere that cats are 2nd only to chimpanzees in mammal intelligence so I say because they are SMART!
They teach us what the meaning of healthy boundaries is: self-love and love for others in equal measures, neither one yielding to the other. Persistence is rewarded and opportunities are certainly exploited, but no means no. Purty please.
I tend to judge a person by whether or not they like cats. I have a mistrust of those who don’t like them which I just can’t shift.