Cats are better than spouses, new study says
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According to new research covered in The Times, pets are officially better for life satisfaction than spouses. And honestly? It tracks.
From unconditional love to far superior vibes, cats are quietly outperforming human partners. Without even trying.
No dishes, no drama, no dodgy football kits
Let’s face it: cats make objectively better housemates. They don’t leave the loo seat up. They’ve never used expensive shampoo as shower gel. And you’ll never catch a cat stumbling home with their mates and a kebab at 3am. What they do bring to the table is calm, curiosity, and an uncanny ability to sense when it’s time for a cuddle.
Fur-covered life coach? Don’t mind if we do.
Cats have a gift for teaching humans how to live in the moment. From their slow blinks of trust to their unapologetic naps in sunbeams, they’re miniature gurus with whiskers. And unlike the average partner, they’ll never tell you you’ve overdone it on the heating bill or make passive-aggressive comments about your farm shop obsession.
No pretending, just purring
One of the most underrated joys of life with a cat is the sheer ease of it. There’s no need to fake an interest in niche podcasts, wild camping, or tax-free ISAs. Cats couldn’t care less. They love you exactly as you are: mismatched socks, emotional outbursts and all.
They might not help with the washing up…
…but cats are emotionally generous, fiercely loyal, and very, very good at making humans feel adored. They don’t hold grudges. They don’t sulk about socks on the floor. They do have strong opinions about dinner. And that’s fair. They deserve perfection. They’re cats.
More than pets. Better than partners.
So no, it’s not shocking that a cat might bring more joy than a husband. Unlike the average bloke, a cat won’t complain about your pink living room or your playlist. They won’t make you feel bad about forgetting to book the MOT. They’ll just purr, stretch, and blink at you like you’re the best thing that ever happened to them. And maybe you are.