For a long time, cat ladies had a bad name. Then, the experts began to study these lovers of the feline and discovered some very interesting facts about them. First of all, there are many cat ladies who also have two-legged children and have raised them very successfully. Secondly, many times single ladies will adopt a cat as a companion because the feline has so much to offer. Last but not least, some of us have reached an age where we are again childless and will choose the companionship of a cat as a housemate because we gain so much from the experience.
Think Again, J.D. Vance
Perhaps J.D. Vance should rethink his attitude about childless cat ladies. These women have discovered how much more calmly they can interact with the world when they have a cat for company. This animal can significantly reduce stress and anxiety levels. If their human companion has to deal with a great deal of stress in their daily life, the cat can help them gain a much better ability to deal with whatever they experience.
The world of today is filled with pain and negativity. A calm childless cat lady can remain positive and help raise the spirits of those around her. The unconditional love offered by a cat can teach a lesson that the world needs to learn.
Valuable Lessons To Be Learned
Childless or no, the woman who shares her home with a cat learns how to be responsible for another life. The cat offers its human a strong sense of purpose and routine. The animal provides structure to daily life, wards off depression and motivates its human to perform to her best ability. The satisfaction of caring for a creature who relies on you teaches valuable lessons that can spill over into how you care about other humans as well.
There’s no wool-gathering with a cat around. Observing and interacting with kitty keeps one engaged in the moment. It helps develop a habit of mindfulness and focus on the present, important traits if you fill a leadership role.
Social and Interpersonal Advantages
There are approximately 82 million cats in the United States. Those cats live with humans. They can become the social glue that brings people together. If you are in the public eye, chances are that many of the people that you interact with every day are fellow cat lovers. Sharing stories about your pet can be a true icebreaker in a social setting.
Perhaps you do not have children yet, or perhaps they have grown and left home. The cat can make you more empathetic and nurturing, because you are caring for another living being. Also, when you meet another cat owner you have an immediate common bond that can bridge many communication problems.
Do you need to make speeches at public appearances? If you need to rehearse in front of a receptive audience, practice in front of your cat. The feline will lap up the attention and provide a neutral place where you can perfect what you need to say.
Health and Well-being Perks
If you serve the public, it’s important that you stay in good health. Your cat can subtly nudge you toward a more active lifestyle. Playing with your feline friend keeps you moving, helping over time to contribute to your overall fitness.
Having a cat around can contribute to better cardiovascular health. Studies suggest that petting a cat can help lower blood pressure, reducing the risk of heart disease. The calmness and relaxation they bring into your life can have a direct, positive impact on your heart health.
Your cat can also give your immune system a boost. Exposure to a cat at an early age can help children develop stronger immune systems and reduce the likelihood of allergies. This effect can carry over into adulthood, giving you a more robust immune response, thus potentially warding off common illnesses.
Have Trouble Sleeping? Perhaps You Need A Cat
The cat can also help you get a good night’s sleep. If you operate in the stressful arena of public service, you need to sleep well. The rhythmic sound of a cat purring is not just soothing; it can actually aid you in falling asleep faster and achieving deeper sleep.
So, J.D. Vance and any other of you people in the public eye who think being a childless cat lady is a detriment, you’d better rethink your ideas. That childless cat lady has more going for her than you’d imagined, and might just be the most secure, centered, calm and capable person you’d ever meet.
Recognized Qualities Of Cat Ladies, Childless Or Otherwise
Lately, studies have been done examining the most common qualities that any cat lady might have. The list proves quite enlightening. Consider these qualities that are part of the majority of these women:
- Introverted and independent: A calm, quiet person, reserved and not given to flamboyant behavior. This person makes up her own mind after weighing all the options and is not prone to rash decisions.
- Sensitive and nurturing: Here you will find a person who cares about other people and is focused on learning their needs. She will consider all sides of a question and try to find the solution best suited to all parties.
- Curious and unconventional: She will want to learn as much about a subject as she can before making a decision. Her decision might not be swayed by another’s opinion but will be based on her own thorough research.
- Concerned about outcomes: She will consider carefully the effect a decision will have on others and will aim to make the best decision for all concerned.
- Open-minded and imaginative: She will listen to all ideas and won’t become so trapped in dogma that she can’t come up with a great solution. She will show creativity and inventiveness in her decisions.
- These qualities offer a great picture of the character of a childless cat lady, and I, for one, find the list quite admirable. In fact, if you, too, are a childless cat lady, feel proud to carry that label.
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References I used for this post: https://www.onevet.ai/cat-lady/ https://www.howtoadult.com/8-cat-person-stereotypes-that-are-totally-true-10844019,html https://pawshore.com/symbol-of-pet-love-and-social-awareness/