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Have you ever stopped to wonder why humans are attracted to cats (or dogs or iguanas)? Is it a certain personality who falls in love with cats? There are those who believe our housecats remind us of wild cats\u2014tigers, lions and cheetahs\u2014and that\u2019s the allure for some.<\/p>\n
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learned from the experts: There can be a very strong bond between highly emotional people and cats. So maybe that\u2019s part of what brings some people together with cats. Think about it.<\/p>\n
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unpredictability of the cat\u2014don\u2019t you think so?<\/p>\n
Cats are cute. Some say even grown cats share features with human babies\u2014those large eyes and playful-ness.<\/p>\n
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respond to us. Those of us who love our cats, certainly adore that part of having cats around. They give us head-butts, those long stares, comforting sounds, and cuddles.<\/p>\n
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Cats make us smile and feel good. You\u2019ve probably read where there are actually health benefits to hanging around with cats.<\/p>\n
Did you know that cat-people are better able to handle stress? At least one report says that people who have never<\/strong> been around cats are Yes, I find being around cats relaxing and soothing. They make me feel happy inside and I think they teach us how to relax. Did you know they also help us to have the capacity to receive affection?<\/p>\n Here\u2019s an article I found in Psychology Today<\/em>. It covers some of these points and others. Isn\u2019t it comforting to know that something you adore\u2014a lifestyle with cats, is so good for you in so many ways?<\/p>\n https:\/\/www.psychologytoday.com\/us\/blog\/intimacy-a-path-toward-spirituality\/201507\/if-you-love-cats-this-may-be-why<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Have you ever stopped to wonder why humans are attracted to cats (or dogs or iguanas)? Is it a certain personality who falls in love with cats? There are those who believe our housecats remind us of wild cats\u2014tigers, lions … Continue reading ![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.matilijapress.com\/catscapades\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Oliviacurleduptail-300x225.jpg\")
40% more<\/strong> likely to die of a heart attack.<\/p>\n