This Is A Major Green Light For Women Looking For A Man
Want to get away from toxic guys? See if he has a cat.
Note: I will be the first to say that this is an article that comes from a source of bias. I am a crazy cat lady and I actively volunteer with cat organizations. So, take that as you wish.
Lately, I’ve been thinking about pet stores near me. Like many other city areas, the pet stores around my area have quite a few “bougie” pet accessories that aren’t found in typical areas—strollers, champagne for cats and dogs, luxury spa accessories, to name a few.
I called up my friends who have cats. They were all about it and so was I. We’re going to be gifting our cats some catnip “wine” and watch them go crazy for some high-end freeze-dried chicken treats.
I sat there and smiled, then realized something.
The men in my circles who have cats also tend to be the ones railing against toxic masculinity.
I don’t think that it’s by chance. I’ve noticed that most men who ascribe to toxic masculinity or Red Pill ideologies 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. This is the Red Pill at work.
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.
In other words, cats are the animal kingdom’s version of fans of consent. They are not pets that submit at random. They need to be loved, cherished, and treated well before they love you.
Moreover, since cats are seen as a “woman’s companion,” men who are bound by he-man misogyny don’t want to have one. They don’t want anything to do with the feminine—so they often are the ones who will try to get you to get rid of your pets, too.
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