I posted a while ago about getting cats after a break of 16 years. DH doing so because he was out numbered in the family. He hadn't grown up with pets
He LOVES them. Properly loves them!
They talk to him and cuddle him. He plays with them and rolls about the floor looking for them. He's taught one of them to play fetch.
I just needed to share with some people who would understand.
My allergies don't bother me either. We've had a cat flap fitted and everyone is in love with the cats.