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Poorly cat v new partner

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Tobbay · 21/03/2025 13:04

Hi

I've recently met somebody.And we have been seeing each other for about six weeks.
During this time , my cat has been very ill and has lost twenty five percent body weight and been diagnosed with IBD. I'm cuùrrently hand feeding him as he's not eating.

My new partner wants me to stay overnight as his but my instinct is that I want to stay at home at the moment as my cat sleeps with me and that calms him, he us really poorly and needs alot of care and I may not have him as long as I thought if he goes downhill.
I've had him 12 yrs and known the guy 6 weeks.

But, am I being weird here and should I stay as "that's what people do"?
I would like to pursue things with him but not sure if I should stay?
Would it put you off if a partner put their cat above you?

OP posts:
AnnaBalfour · 14/04/2025 12:28

If he’s worth it he’ll understand.

Is your cat suffering? If so, please do the right thing.

DollyLeggs · 21/05/2025 21:06

I would be staying with my cat. Every single time. Making the absolute most of kitty time.

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