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To think my cat is the perfect husband

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Meowsband · 13/08/2025 20:57

Hear meowt,
My ginger Tom might be the perfect husband. He is super handsome, always grooming himself to look the best, great with hygiene.

He also gives me lots and lots of affection. Always seeking me out to give me loving nudges, massages, sleeping next to me, purring relaxing sounds, and when he looks at me, it is with loving eyes.

He is a great co-parent too. I take the kids upstairs at 9pm, and we do bedtime together. If the kids play up and don't settle, one big meow and the kids go to bed. I usually lie next to the younger one and Tom lies next to the older one. Purring until he falls asleep. Then we get up and go watch tv downstairs. Sometimes we lie on the floor and do a yoga or a light work out. He especially likes stretching.

Tom is also a real mans man. If i let him, he goes out to hunt and brings me food. He likes to surprise me every now and then with different foods he thinks i should try and sometimes he leaves the food in new unexpected places to keep things interesting. He does get a bit grumpy if i don't let him out, but he doesn't hold grudges and cuddles me to sleep regardless.

He is also very intuitive. He knows i hate the wallpaper upstairs and he has been working on removing it for a few years now. And the best thing is, i didn't even have to ask!

So, is Tom the best husband ever?

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RollerSkateLikePeggy · 13/08/2025 21:30

"Hear meowt"
😂

WhereIsMyJumper · 13/08/2025 21:30

And dont get your ducks in row, just for your cat to eat them!!

This made me laugh!

Also, gutted I can’t see the picture ☹️

Meowsband · 13/08/2025 21:34

Dont know why picture doesnt load. Another try, here we go..

To think my cat is the perfect husband
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Tagyoureit · 13/08/2025 21:38

CalzoneOnLegs · 13/08/2025 21:28

@Tagyoureit the cat has a very ‘FFS’ expression in that pic 🤣

So would you if you lived with her!

MrTiddlesTheCat · 13/08/2025 21:38

Can I swap him for Mr Tiddles? Mr Tiddles isn't a good husband. He lies to me all the time, making out he's not been fed when he has. He wants to hurt me and keeps trying to trip me on the stairs. And worst of all, he's scared shitless of the neighbour and leaves me to deal with neighbour's incursions.

Tagyoureit · 13/08/2025 21:39

Meowsband · 13/08/2025 21:34

Dont know why picture doesnt load. Another try, here we go..

Photos have to be vetted before they're posted. It will show up eventually

SabrinaThwaite · 13/08/2025 21:40

Is it this one?

I think you’re being played …

To think my cat is the perfect husband
ChestnutGrove · 13/08/2025 21:42

Love this. Rubbish first reply but never mind.

Meowsband · 13/08/2025 21:43

MrTiddlesTheCat · 13/08/2025 21:38

Can I swap him for Mr Tiddles? Mr Tiddles isn't a good husband. He lies to me all the time, making out he's not been fed when he has. He wants to hurt me and keeps trying to trip me on the stairs. And worst of all, he's scared shitless of the neighbour and leaves me to deal with neighbour's incursions.

Oh dear.. is Mr Tiddles very young? He might mature with age. Tom also lies a little bit. He likes to pretend he didn't have any breakfast so that the kids feed him again.

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mumofoneAloneandwell · 13/08/2025 21:44

You had me at 'hear meowt'

Yes, he sounds perfect 😄🥰

Tagyoureit · 13/08/2025 21:47

ChestnutGrove · 13/08/2025 21:42

Love this. Rubbish first reply but never mind.

Oh My God Reaction GIF

🤣

WhereIsMyJumper · 13/08/2025 21:48

I don’t have a cat. Only a dog. But he is very needy. I’d still take him over a husband any day of the week.

RainbowZebraWarrior · 13/08/2025 21:49

My Mr Darcy is as perfect a fella as I'm ever going to get. He's incredibly handsome and also self important and needy so he does get on my tits occasionally, but nowhere near as much as any other males I've known in my 54 years.

Overall, I love him to bits and pieces. He gives the best cuddles, stays at his spot at the bottom of the bed, and he's the only male I've ever shared a bed with who I didn't want to kill. (His snores are cute rather than murder inducing)

To think my cat is the perfect husband
Meowsband · 13/08/2025 21:54

RainbowZebraWarrior · 13/08/2025 21:49

My Mr Darcy is as perfect a fella as I'm ever going to get. He's incredibly handsome and also self important and needy so he does get on my tits occasionally, but nowhere near as much as any other males I've known in my 54 years.

Overall, I love him to bits and pieces. He gives the best cuddles, stays at his spot at the bottom of the bed, and he's the only male I've ever shared a bed with who I didn't want to kill. (His snores are cute rather than murder inducing)

Tom snores too. But at least he silently switches to purr if i poke him, and doesn't get annoyed

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Riverswims · 13/08/2025 22:00

YANBU but I think your cat is having an affair with me, he climbs in the window and spends many happy hours here he even has a favourite stair🐈

LittlleMy · 13/08/2025 22:08

Lol Tom sounds like a very distinguished gentleman! 🎩😺

LottieMeDownAgain · 13/08/2025 22:14

This is the most definitive AIBU I have ever seen in 10 years on this forum

Proof positive that we’re all just mad cat ladies pretending to be Samantha from Sex and the City.

Meowsband · 13/08/2025 22:15

Riverswims · 13/08/2025 22:00

YANBU but I think your cat is having an affair with me, he climbs in the window and spends many happy hours here he even has a favourite stair🐈

What?! Noooooooo!!!!

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Toddlerteaplease · 13/08/2025 22:41

How can we tell without a picture?

SabrinaThwaite · 13/08/2025 22:50

SabrinaThwaite · 13/08/2025 21:40

Is it this one?

I think you’re being played …

In case anyone is wondering, this is a pic of a ginger cat with the tag line;

4 years ago I lived in a bush and hunted for my meals .Now I have 2 passive incomes, my own house and a personal chef. Follow me for financial advice.

Tartanhaggis14 · 13/08/2025 22:51

I swapped my cat hating ex husband for 2 ginger toms, best decision ever!

SabrinaThwaite · 13/08/2025 22:51

SabrinaThwaite · 13/08/2025 22:50

In case anyone is wondering, this is a pic of a ginger cat with the tag line;

4 years ago I lived in a bush and hunted for my meals .Now I have 2 passive incomes, my own house and a personal chef. Follow me for financial advice.

And it’s finally appeared 🙄

Gettingbysomehow · 13/08/2025 22:53

Cats are 100% better than husbands.

Meowsband · 14/08/2025 05:18

RainbowZebraWarrior · 13/08/2025 21:49

My Mr Darcy is as perfect a fella as I'm ever going to get. He's incredibly handsome and also self important and needy so he does get on my tits occasionally, but nowhere near as much as any other males I've known in my 54 years.

Overall, I love him to bits and pieces. He gives the best cuddles, stays at his spot at the bottom of the bed, and he's the only male I've ever shared a bed with who I didn't want to kill. (His snores are cute rather than murder inducing)

He is gorgeous 🤩

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Summerhillsquare · 14/08/2025 05:58

Every woman needs a Mr D'Arcy after all.