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AIBU to be a crazy cat lady

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Catswater · 10/05/2026 21:55

A little bit light hearted and a moment of small gratitude. I adopted two girl cats a few years after separating from ex husband and it's now me, DC and two girls - one ginger and white and one tabby. They are adorable and keep me company once DC has gone to bed. I love having a cat household and DC also adores them. Life is ok and peaceful. DC is thriving, has nice friends. I have a few good friends and some family around. Ex husband is a good co-parent and is involved. Things ok in life right now and made better with the simple pleasure of having cats too. The ginger girl is curled up next to me and falling asleep🐱

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comealongdobbeh · 10/05/2026 21:57

Nothing about that sounds crazy, it sounds lovely. Long may it continue for you and your DC x

Sunisgettinganewhaton · 10/05/2026 21:57

Yabu to assume such a title with a measly 2 dcats..
I once had 6.. That's still just teetering on the edge imo.

TheBluntSeal · 10/05/2026 21:58

Nothing wrong with being a cat lady, but with only 2 I'm not sure you're crazy yet. I think up to 3 or 4 is a normal number of cats (we have 3).

It's a good aspiration to have though 😁🐈🐈

EmpressaurusKitty · 10/05/2026 21:59

YABU not to have included photos!

maudelovesharold · 10/05/2026 22:01

There’s something so ‘zen’ about cats! I’m glad you’ve found your calm place.

RumNotRun · 10/05/2026 22:24

Two? At most, you're a mildly eccentric cat lady 😁 I totally understand how you feel. I am currently watching TV with one of my cats lying next to me, gently snoring while I stroke his side. I could happily sit like this all day and night.

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SinuousTendrils · 10/05/2026 22:27

Sounds lovely, so glad your cat friends are creating joy in your life. My dd declared today that if she were allergic to cats she would kill herself by drowning in a sea of kittens. I think that makes her a crazy cat lady 😻😹

mediummumma · 10/05/2026 22:39

You are painting a wonderful picture of a happy and contented life. Cats are just the best! I have two and would have a house full if I could afford to look after them all!

mumofoneAloneandwell · 10/05/2026 22:49

Yabu not to post a photo!

But I have one and want a second! Love being a crazy cat lady ❤️

mondaytosunday · 10/05/2026 23:09

Im sitting here watching tv (and scrolling obviously) with my big ginger male Maine Coon on the sofa and female having a second (or is that third) snack. I’m a widow, my son lives on his own and DD at uni. I had two dogs too but last one died a couple months ago. Totally content with my pair - they provide company and make my house a home while my daughter is away.

Supersimkin7 · 10/05/2026 23:26

Pure happiness.

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