We’ve all heard the debate of cats vs. dogs. Well what about cats vs. boyfriends? In this battle, I definitely side with cats. I am an animal lover in general. I also enjoy me some nice eye candy to look at occasionally. But guys looks just cannot compete with all the positives that come with cats. The male species is just flawed too much in comparison to the Felis catus.

You do not have to share your food with cats.

Sometimes they may beg, but they do not go into the fridge and eat that slice of pie you were saving for just the right moment. But they have no problem sharing their food with you (the mouse they brought you as a present).

Cats do not tell you that you can not sleep in the middle of the bed

Cats are much smaller and take up less room. While a boyfriend would be stealing the covers and pushing you out of your designated spot, a cat will just lay gently on top of you and share the middle. Unless in the instance that your cat lays on your face, then that is not gentle, but better than a sleeping, dead weight, human being lying on you.

Cats are easier to talk to.

Unlike cats, boyfriends have opinions. Their opinions may be unwanted and once said, cannot be taken back. Cats just stare at you and look cute, with an occasional meow.

Cats are better at comforting.

It’s weird, but cats have this uncanny way of knowing when something is wrong. Having a bad day? Your cat will know and come cuddle. Mad and locked yourself in your room? The cat is allowed in. Boys aren’t the best at feelings and often come across as emotionless and awkward.

Cats are perfectly happy with just being pet.

Show a cat affection by petting it, and it purrs contently. Show a boyfriend affection and suddenly it’s all smirks and sexual innuendos.

Cats bathe everyday. Multiple times.

It’s no secret that the male species can get a wee bit stinky at times. Like seriously, dousing yourself in body spray does not cover that stench up. Cats are constantly grooming and cleaning themselves, and sometimes they even start grooming you. It’s a win win situation there.

Cats are generally quiet.

It’s midnight and the guys are over. How are you suppose to sleep with all the yelling over video games, food and beer requests, and the insults? And don’t even get me started on if he starts auctioning off your food. “Hey John, grab me a beer. And what do you have to eat?”

“Well *insert your name* has a slice of pie in here, but I don’t think she is eating it!” Cats do not do that.

You can’t stay mad at cats.

No matter what your cat does to upset you, you never stay mad more than a minute. That’s because no matter what you do to them, they always come back. Put them in the shower? They come running back after 5 minutes of sulking. Lock them outside? No problem. Step on their paw? A couple minutes and it’s like it never happened. Boyfriends though, man I can hold a grudge. Do you remember what you did on this day, at this time? Well, this is payback for that. I hope you suffer for what you did. Okay punishment over. What do you mean you’re mad at me now? You are the one who gave away my pie. I will remember this moment.

You don’t have to worry about a cat's loyalty.

You never have to worry about if your cat it texting someone else or cheating on you.

Cats do not talk.

An occasional meow here and there. But with boyfriends, there are rude comments, sass, attitude, yelling, annoyance, the list goes on and on. Sometimes I just wish I had a mute button.

Cats do not judge.

If i want to wear no make-up, my hair in a messy bun, and a baggy sweatshirt a cat will not make the comment, “Oh, is it one of those days?” Yes. Yes it is. Thanks for pointing it out. Cats will not judge you when you eat a whole tub of ice cream. Cats will just lick the bowl when you are done. Cats won’t make comments about your weight, what you eat, what you wear, or what you look like.