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Most men who ascribe to toxic masculinity tend to hate cats and I don’t mean that lightly. I mean, they hate them with a passion. I’ve had men proudly tell me that I would have to give up cats or refuse to adopt some if I dated them. Lo and behold, they were shocked when I got up and left without a word.
You might be wondering why cats get such hate from bad men. It’s simple:
- Cats are seen as a historically “feminine” pet.
- A cat won’t immediately be excited to see you like a dog is; you have to earn a cat’s love.
- Cats don’t tolerate bad behavior from people ( I mean who does?)
Pet cats do not automatically submit. Before they can love you, they must first be loved, treasured, and treated with kindness. In addition, males who are constrained by he-man misogyny don't want to get cats because they are perceived as a "woman's companion." They frequently try to get you to get rid of your pets as well, since they don't want anything to do with femininity, they'd prefer something a bit more rugged, like a dog!
You don’t have to like cats, but if you hate them, that might be a red flag. Cats generally keep to themselves. If you somehow managed to hate them, it’s more a sign of hangups you have than it is about the animal. I have yet to see a man who truly cherished cats who didn’t have a great dating life. It’s a sign that a man is not threatened by feminine things. It’s also a sign that men are willing to work to get people and other creatures to like them. And you know what? That’s a green light in my book.
The only time you should ignore this rule is if you notice that a guy doesn’t take care of his cat. In that case, it’s best to make sure to call a nonprofit and report what you see. You could save his pet’s life.
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