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New bf cat sit down- would this annoy you?

133 replies

Preert · 31/03/2026 15:47

I’ve met a nice bloke. But he’s one of those people that can’t chill even for 5 mins: he’s always walking to get a coffee, picking the paper. The secondary I am out of something he has his coat and shoes on. It just really unsettles me as mad as that sounds. I am grateful he is wanting to get things in for me. But he’s in and out the house at least 5x a day.

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lovegoodcoffee · 31/03/2026 16:49

And I came here for a post about a sit down with a cat ....

Whosthetabbynow · 31/03/2026 16:50

Yeh! I thought “ooo wonder why the cat can’t sit down”

NoraLuka · 31/03/2026 16:53

I clicked on this thread just to say whoever is being mean to the cat is BU 😁

Some people are just like that OP, does he let you sit down in peace or does he want you rushing around too?

RedWineCupcakes · 31/03/2026 16:53

I was here for the cat too.

The cat wins every time.

Maybe that is the answer. Get him a cat so he can't keep getting up.

henlake7 · 31/03/2026 16:53

As long as he isnt expecting you to be on the go all the time then leave him to it (you will never have to worry about running out of anything with him on the case!😄).

WhosGotTheKeysToMyBimma · 31/03/2026 16:53

I also wanted to know about the cat!

Onebattleafteramother · 31/03/2026 16:54

Same

lochmaree · 31/03/2026 16:57

I also came for the cat 😂 my husband is like this OP, not in and out the house necessarily but he cant sit still 😂 he's very productive though, always doing something at home it'll be bike related, house work or DIY so I'm not complaining.

Nickyknackered · 31/03/2026 16:57

Also here to read about the cat!

anon4net · 31/03/2026 16:57

I'd already decided the cat was being wholly reasonable!! Wink

@Preert some people are just like that. Maybe need more activities, have more restless energy. I have family members like this.

p.s. Are you sure there's nothing you could add about an AIBU feline? Anyone??

Greyblankie · 31/03/2026 16:59

I assumed it would be the cat that was being unreasonable ….

As it turns out there is no cat then YANBU, that would irritate me too

NiftyJadeSheep · 31/03/2026 17:00

To be honest OP my boyfriends cat is also a bit annoying- sometimes even brings mice in and runs around - I feel you!

Preert · 31/03/2026 17:05

😂

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Smokeybacon72 · 31/03/2026 17:07

Sounds like a standard cat to me, up n doon oot n in all day. Get a cat flap 🐈😂

TheClangyClunk · 31/03/2026 17:08

I was concerned someone was breastfeeding a cat.

WormHoleInSpace · 31/03/2026 17:09

Another one here to see why the cat sat.
I think @Preert should get a cat and train it ( yeah right ) to sit on the bf so he can't get up.
All people that are owned by a cat knows this is cat law

NewDogOwner · 31/03/2026 17:09

Also here for the cat.

TheBroonOneAndTheWhiteOne · 31/03/2026 17:09

So what has this got to do with his cat?

StationJack · 31/03/2026 17:11

What about the cat? 🐈

KeyLimeCake · 31/03/2026 17:11

Also here for the cat.
Was wondering if it was best friend's cat or boyfriend's cat.

Either way, I was Team Cat.

mondaytosunday · 31/03/2026 17:14

My son is kinda like this. He can’t sit still. We’re on holiday visiting family and he’s taken over the dog walking, then goes for a jog, anyone even thinks of making a cup of tea he’s on it…he positively vibrates with energy. It’s exhausting!

StationJack · 31/03/2026 17:14

The cat is not sitting down to breastfeed her kittens. They usually lie down.

MacchiatoMavis · 31/03/2026 17:15

I thought he'd sat on the cat and I kind of wanted to know how that turned out.

Disappointed.

StationJack · 31/03/2026 17:15

@Preert , you need to pay the cat tax. Smile

Blorengia · 31/03/2026 17:23

Smokeybacon72 · 31/03/2026 17:07

Sounds like a standard cat to me, up n doon oot n in all day. Get a cat flap 🐈😂

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Sounds like she needs a boyfriend flap so he can come and go without disturbing her...

New bf cat sit down- would this annoy you?