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I think I love my cat just a little too much...

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RedSquirrel111 · 23/12/2021 16:05

I'm ill, I'm cold, I'm cuddled up in bed with my purry hot water bottle and I suddenly started crying about how much I loved her. Then she licked my tears and I cried even more thinking about what it's going to be like when she dies.

She's 6 ffs.

I'm 42 ffffs

She is the bestest most beautiful cat in the whole of the known universe and beyond. Of course. Sometimes I just look at her face, and her perfect whiskers, and THOSE PAWS Bear

I'm ridiculous. (When I typed in I'm, the next word it wanted me to use was 'Single'. Which I am. Probably because I'm over invested in my cat. Did I tell you she has the cutest little heart nose?)

Get a grip - YABU
Get another cat - YANBU

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Joolsin · 23/12/2021 16:07

Cats are, beyond doubt, the very best animals (even when they're being evil bastards!) 🐈

LaurieFairyCake · 23/12/2021 16:07

No such thing as too much love ❤️

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IAmMeThisIsI · 23/12/2021 16:08

Aw OP. You're probably just feeling extra sensitive because you're unwell. But YNBU. Cats are amazing animals.

Horriblewoman · 23/12/2021 16:11

My husband said to me today as he lay in bed with his cat (we have an allegiance with one each) that he's not sure we should have children because they could never be as amazing as the cats!

My cat does this thing if I'm standing up where she'll stand on her hind legs, stretch up my leg as far as possible and meow at me until I pick her up and cuddle her like a baby and I just love it so much!

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RedSquirrel111 · 23/12/2021 16:14

I am over sensitive and poorly, which she knows because she is being extra affectionate wipes tear

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icedcoffees · 23/12/2021 16:14

Ah, that's so sweet Smile

My indoor cat escaped recently and went missing for three days. I was beside myself. When we found her and got her home I cried into her fur for ages Blush

She was very clingy for about a week after her adventures so I think she scared herself a little which made me even more emotional!

emmetgirl · 23/12/2021 16:14

I totally adore my cats. They're beautiful and bring me and DP so much joy. We have 4 grown up DCs between us so we think they're replacement babies 😂

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RedSquirrel111 · 23/12/2021 16:15

@Horriblewoman

My husband said to me today as he lay in bed with his cat (we have an allegiance with one each) that he's not sure we should have children because they could never be as amazing as the cats!

My cat does this thing if I'm standing up where she'll stand on her hind legs, stretch up my leg as far as possible and meow at me until I pick her up and cuddle her like a baby and I just love it so much!

Oh my cuteness! Contender for second best cat in the world
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TarpaulinEyes · 23/12/2021 16:17

Impossible to love cats too much. My ginger boy won't sleep unless I have my arms around him at night and then purrs me to sleep. Until 3am that is when he demands breakfast. My other cat provides backup help then by arriving on my pillow and sitting on my face or attacks any part of me that is not safely hidden under the duvet. There are more presents under the tree for them than me.

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RedSquirrel111 · 23/12/2021 16:17

@icedcoffees

Ah, that's so sweet Smile

My indoor cat escaped recently and went missing for three days. I was beside myself. When we found her and got her home I cried into her fur for ages Blush

She was very clingy for about a week after her adventures so I think she scared herself a little which made me even more emotional!

Mine is indoor. Wasn't planned, but was far too anxious to let her out!

Awww hope she's OK now

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GoldenGirlCheesecake · 23/12/2021 16:18

It's hard to judge without seeing the cat - hint hint.

user1471538283 · 23/12/2021 16:18

I adore our two. They are both loving when we are sick. I was recently unwell and DGirlcat only left my side to eat or go for a wee.

I worry about them both so much and I cannot think of them not being around.

Twinstudy · 23/12/2021 16:19

YABVU not to have included a photo of your cat.

oohyoudevilyou · 23/12/2021 16:19

It's great that she brings you so much joy, but she's a cat. Get yourself a boyfriend Smile

nachocheese · 23/12/2021 16:20

I'm sorry, I think you'll find that that I have the best cat in the world. He spends his evenings draped across the back of the sofa behind my head, purring in my ear. I can't bear the thought of him not being around any more. He's 13 now, so not old but not young either. But perfectly healthy for now.

I think I love my cat just a little too much...
Georgeskitchen · 23/12/2021 16:20

No such thing as too much love for cats ❤ you are definitely not being unreasonable 😍

heldinadream · 23/12/2021 16:20

C'mon OP, where are the pics? 😍🐈‍⬛

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RedSquirrel111 · 23/12/2021 16:21

I was going to post a pic, but most of my social media is covered with pictures of her so it's a bit outing, and this thread is a bit embarrassing Grin

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Soubriquet · 23/12/2021 16:22

I’m not well at the moment and my cat has barely left my side. She’s 5

I think I love my cat just a little too much...
SpookyScarySkeletons · 23/12/2021 16:22

Cats are incredible.

My eldest joined us from a rescue when I was going through a really tough time of depression and anxiety. She instinctively knew when it was a bad day and would lay across my chest and lick my face purring away. She brought me so much happiness and peace.

Then 2 years ago she was poisoned and I was just absolutely distraught at the thought of losing her. She was at the vet hospital for 2 weeks and they let me visit every other day. Thank god she pulled through.

I honestly couldn't imagine life without her so you are not on your own!

TerraNovaTwo · 23/12/2021 16:22

Yanbu, OP. My cat is my soul mate 💕 and so precious to me.

Elclr · 23/12/2021 16:24

Impossible to love them too much. I lost my "soul cat" 6 years ago this Christmas and I still miss that fluff ball now.

I've just got back from braving the shops to get my two their Christmas dinner. They've been my best friends living alone in lock down...and even when they are a pain I wouldn't be without them for the world 💕

NutellaEllaElla · 23/12/2021 16:24
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NutellaEllaElla · 23/12/2021 16:24

To be fair, I love that lady, she's a catch Smile

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RedSquirrel111 · 23/12/2021 16:24

@nachocheese

I'm sorry, I think you'll find that that I have the best cat in the world. He spends his evenings draped across the back of the sofa behind my head, purring in my ear. I can't bear the thought of him not being around any more. He's 13 now, so not old but not young either. But perfectly healthy for now.
PAWS! I'm obsessed with paws. Gingers are gorgeous (but I'm afraid still not as gorgeous as my girl Xmas Wink)
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