I'm a male and embarrassed to admit i like cats?

I went to the shelter two weeks ago and adopted a 3 year old male tabby cat and I felt like everyone in the shelter was judging me so hard. I tried so hard to hide my overwhelming joy when my cat followed me around the room. When I actually took him home, I felt like EVERYONE was staring at me and just silently judging me. Now that I'm living with my cat (yes, alone) I try to act as aloof as possible about my cat when friends are over every time my cat sleeps in my lap. I constantly use excuses for why I got a cat, like "I can't afford a dog for now" or "I wouldn't make a good dog owner." Some people think it's cute so I can let my guard down with them, but I feel like everyone else is just completely judging me. My sister said "yeah, there's a lot of guys who like cats now for some reason" like it was a bad thing... I told her that I didn't really like cats, just wanted a pet for now (total lie, I love cats.) it just seems like EVERYONE hates cats, even cat owners, so idk. Either way I try to hide my love for cats as best as I can.

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  • I fucking love cats. Dogs are great too but cats are awesome, they have more pride, more independent, and less fussy (sometimes).

    I don't get why people would judge you for liking cats, they were God damn worshiped once upon a time...If that doesn't make them badass then I don't know what does.

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  • I love my 2 cats. I had 7 before these, though only 1 or 2 at a time. They're so funny and still good companions.

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  • Shmendan

    I am a crazy cat man. Please do not feel ashamed, cats are the best pets ever! :3

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    • Crazybeast

      Just like you, I am a crazy cat man n have 3 cats, 2 females n 1 male.

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  • spankrocket

    Cats are amazing, im a man and i love those things, theres no shame, enjoy

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  • BrokenQuill92

    You're being silly there's nothing wrong with loving cats. Unless you're afraid you'll turn into a crazy cat lady.

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  • randypete

    do not be ashamed to love cats

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  • I have 3 cats. It has never crossed my mind that someone might be ashamed of their cat, or any pets for that matter. I'm very proud of my cats.

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  • GG19

    Dont be asamed be you plus true men love every animal.you can tell the.value of a man by.how he.treats animals including cats. And there meows are cute

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    • Crazybeast

      I totally agree with you, I have 3 cats.

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      • GG19

        Yay

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  • RoseIsabella

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    Hmm... Cats are awesome, and anyone that judges other people for liking cats can kiss my ass!
    *farts harshly*
    >:-D
    I think people who don't like cats are stupid control freaks! I love how cats don't give a shit. My cat is intelligent and we'll trained, but he won't take orders from random people on principle alone. In a lot of ways my cat is more loyal than many dogs, because he doesn't fawn over strangers. He always seems to know what I need, and when I need him; everything just flows.

    My parents had to babysit my cat for a couple of days, and he basically found a blanket that smelled like me, and stayed right there the whole time. I felt guilty, because I know he missed me, but also very humbled. He's a good boy!

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  • thegypsysailor

    I can't imagine any of these people are really judging you. There's nothing wrong with a guy having a cat. It just means he is secure enough with himself that he doesn't require the constant adoration that canines supply.
    If anybody does look down on you for having a cat, then they've done you a huge favor and shown their total lack of character. You don't need friends like that anyway, do you?
    The only people who hate cats are those who are too insecure to have a pet that doesn't kiss their ass.

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    • Almightymeow

      The people are probably just jealous that you got a great cat and they didn't

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  • Almightymeow

    Omg they judge u for being a male and liking cats...... Bishes I mean seriously I'm a male and I'm OBSESSED about cats..... I have 12 cats ( with my family ) and have like one rooms worth of cat items. Only people who don't like cats judge me. Just ignore them if your happy your happy

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  • Crazybeast

    Do feel bad or ashamed that you have a cat, I bet there are Lots of single men in the world that have cats n love their cat, I have 3 cats 2 females n 1 male n I love each of them the same, my oldest is 15 yrs n going to be 16 yrs in August.

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  • Terrik1337

    Cats are ruthless hunters that are feared by all of the lesser animals. They are death's cutest form. What's not to love?

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  • ny00m

    don't be embarrassed to own a cat as a guy. that's like a girl embarrassed to own a dog because she's a girl or saying "7" is a "girl" number.

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  • Ellenna

    Enjoy your feline friend and don't worry, it's quite normal for any normal human being to like cats! I love my dog, but miss having a cat just because of their independence

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  • imjustuglyok

    This is so funnyyyyyy

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  • CATZRULE4673

    im a guy and i fuckin love CATS AHHHHHH CATS ARE AWESOME

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  • Mytwin295

    Thats like saying you dont want a poodle because its not manly. Get over it!

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    • 53739

      poodles are even less manly than cats

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      • Mytwin295

        How? What makes them less manly?

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