Friday, May 13, 2016
Men Are Like Dogs, Women Are Like Cats
Several years ago John Gray published his #1 New York Times bestselling book, "Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus", and helped change our way of thinking about the roles we play in our relationships. While I agree with Mr. Gray's perception of the differences between men and women, I'm taking it a step further and highlighting the similarities of the opposite sex in comparison to the behavior of dogs and cats.
Before anyone becomes offended with this form of gender profiling, it's only fair that I mention I've owned many cats and dogs in the past, AND that my husband helped contribute to this post, because he strongly relates to a dog's mentality.
It's no secret that men are wired differently than women. Men are less complicated----they say what they mean, and they usually act on those words. Women are far more complex. Sometimes our words have underlying meanings, and our actions are often the very opposite of what we want. We worry more about what others think of us, while men spare little time wondering how others perceive them. Men also have the innate ability to put aside negative emotions and quickly move on, while females will fixate for days--even years---on emotional injustices, only to second guess themselves in the end.
DOGS AND MEN:
*Dogs sniff each other's butts to get an idea of who they're dealing with. In similar fashion, men size one another up in social situations. Thankfully, there's very little butt sniffing going on.
*Dogs will poop just about anytime, anywhere, and feel no need to hide it. Men are pretty much the same. Unlike most women I know, men can comfortably poop at work, or when they're out to dinner, or at a party, sporting events and even at a stranger's house. That's fine, as long as they don't get TOO comfortable with their surroundings and poop on the carpet. Many male dogs are also known for eating their own excrement, but that's where the similarities stop. Thank God.
*Dogs are easily entertained. They chase their tail for hours and never tire of running after the same ball, over and over again. They love to get dirty, play rough and run around to the point of exhaustion. Men are easily entertained by television, where they can sit for hours on end until the couch is permanently marked with the imprint of their butt cheeks. If a mini fridge and a toilet were built into the sofa, they'd probably never leave. Men also like to play rough, and don't mind if they get dirty doing it. Think rugby, football and mud wrestling (especially if women are involved and they're wearing tight t-shirts).
*Dogs will hump anything; other dogs, human legs, pillows.....sound familiar? All it takes is for a female to bat her eyelashes at a man, and humping is sure to commence.
*Dogs like a pat on the head and to be told that they're "good" when they do something right. Men are very much the same. They need to be shown appreciation for everything they do. But instead of giving them a milk bone treat, just give them a six pack of beer.
*Dogs will do as they're told most of the time, and all they want in return is a little affection. Men will jump through hoops to please their women, including buying embarrassing items for them at the drugstore at 2:00 a.m., if they believe they'll be rewarded with some extra loving in the boudoir.
*Dogs don't hold grudges. If they're mad at you for leaving them home alone, they'll just chew your best pair of shoes and then suck up to you when you return. When men do something stupid they're also quick to apologize and do whatever it takes to win your forgiveness. They're also responsible for keeping florists and chocolatiers in business.
WOMEN AND CATS:
*Cats spray to mark their territory. In other words, "I had this spot first, bitches." I know quite a few women who have this same mentality when it comes to their men. Fortunately for the guys, these women don't feel the need to mark their territory with pee.
*Cat's are private about their bathroom ritual and like to keep their pooping area clean. They don't enjoy using the litter box in front of people, and once they've done their business, they conceal the evidence in the sand. Women are also private poopers, and will mask the deed with a variety of aerosol sprays to freshen the air. If no sprays are available, they'll deny ever using the bathroom and blame the smell on an unsuspecting coworker.
*Cats are happiest when they have catnip. Wine is like catnip to women. Enough said.
*Cats go into heat and rub against other cats hoping to spark some action. "Touch me here and I'll purr. Touch me in the wrong spot and I'll bite the shit out of you." When a man is navigating his way around a woman, he must also use the same caution. If he squeezes a woman's love handles because he thinks they're "cute", he'd better be prepared for her to draw blood with her claws.
*Cats only want affection on their own terms. They give you "permission" to love them when they're in the mood, but are often standoffish with a "leave me alone, you peasant" attitude. Women are the same, unless alcohol is involved.... and then their purring motor goes up a few notches.
*Cats seldom do what they're told and rarely seek human approval for their actions. Occasionally they'll bring home a dead rat as an appreciation gift. Luckily, women don't stalk rodents for gifts, but if she offers to treat her man to a tattoo of her name etched across his bicep, he'd better agree, or else the mark of her stiletto heel will be tattooed across his forehead.
*Cats carry grudges. Feed them the wrong food and they'll ignore you for days. Bring home a new puppy and they'll seek revenge on your drapes. There's a reason cats keep their claws sharpened. When a man gets into an argument with a woman, she'll bring up things that happened twenty years ago. Females have the uncanny ability to remember EVERYTHING from the past, and those claws are always kept sharpened in case it's time to use their man as a human scratching post.
The only way to make a relationship happy and healthy is to accept and respect the differences between men and women. Compromise is essential if a couple plans to stay in the relationship for the long haul. Even cats and dogs are willing to share the misery of fleas, and if necessary, the dog helps the cat hide any evidence of poop by emptying the litter box of its contents. If that isn't true love, I don't know what is......
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I think we fit these descriptions in multiple categories. Women do tend to hang onto things for awhile... I even see this as a mother. My daughter shares a story about a friend who hurt her, and I have a harder time moving on than she does!
ReplyDeleteI'm the same way and it drives my husband crazy!
DeleteWow, these are pretty hilariously accurate. Definitely. Great first read of the day!
ReplyDeleteThanks! Glad you liked it!
DeleteInteresting comparisons. I would much rather be compared to a dog - but I guess if the description fits . . .
ReplyDeleteI'd rather be the dog, too!
DeleteI know a few men that are more like cats than women.
ReplyDeleteOh yes....I know a few like that, too! :)
DeleteYou nailed it! I can just imagine seeing you as you are thinking about this -- what fun you must have had realizing the similarities. Personally, I think I'm a mixed breed.
ReplyDeleteHa-ha I love that---"mixed breed." Clever!
DeleteYES! I am SOOO a cat!
ReplyDeleteMe too--100%
DeleteWhat Sasha said!
ReplyDeleteI have a few male friends that fit the cat personality.....
DeleteThis is so funny. However, Military Husband says me and MaddiethePug are JUST alike!!
ReplyDeleteAwwwww...I love Maddie. Any time you're compared to a pug, it's a compliment!
DeleteLove your humor:))))
ReplyDeleteThank you, Cheryl!
DeleteThat's brilliant! Loved the read, especially the humping part! xx Abby
ReplyDeleteMen and their humping....
DeleteBig MEOW back at you! But for some reason my husband isn't head over heels like the dog when I come home or enter the room. Darn him for not learning from the dog!
ReplyDeletePerhaps he needs some more training? Ha-ha!
DeleteYou had me at "men are dogs".
ReplyDeleteThey certainly are!
DeleteYes. And yes. And yes.
ReplyDeleteFine. All of the above.
Hahahaha okay!
DeleteLOL - what's with the pooping everywhere anyway??
ReplyDeleteRight?? And several times a day, too!
DeleteNice article, I admit it was hard for me to get up from watching football reruns of games I saw played years ago, to read this article but the wife suggested I read it. If I didn't I am sure she would change channels on me.....oh ya, I guess that makes me a dog.
ReplyDeleteYour wife is a clever cat, for sure.
Delete"Touch me here and I'll purr. Touch me in the wrong spot and I'll bite the shit out of you." HAaa-aaaa
ReplyDeleteE X C E L L E N T!
I soooo agree. Cats are feminine & elegant & beautiful & crown-worthy.
The males are gay and oh-so-Audrey Hepburn.
Audrey was definitely a "CAT."
And so am I!
Hear me MEOWWWWWWWW.
Love this, darling Marcia. xxx
Meowing right there with you!
DeleteI think you may be right, to be honest I haven't give much thought to how we are different from the men in our lives but I know we are and yeah I can see how men are more like dogs and we more like cats and we all know when two females are fighting it is called a catfight.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely, and now you know why.
DeleteHaha... thank goodness women don't pee on their men to mark their territory but I think some women might... many times I want to tell those women, don't bother, most women aren't that desperate... lol
ReplyDeleteBy the way how did men learn that it is perfectly okay to use the bathroom anywhere... lucky them... haha
You hit the head on the nail here, too funny as always xox
Thanks, Launna! I WISH I could use the bathroom anywhere, but when we go on trips, I swear I am constipated for days because I just can't GO in strange places!
DeleteThat's appropriate. Haha. I've never thought of it that way.
ReplyDeleteMy husband always compared me to cats and himself to dogs---thus, the blog post was born.
DeleteI laughed the whole way through this. I bet you had fun coming up with this!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely! Hubs and I do our best thinking in the garden after a few glasses of wine!
Deletedidn't singlewritermomrants write almost this exact blog awhile back?
ReplyDeleteI have no idea, but the author of singlewritermomrants is a friend of mine, so I will be sure and ask her. BTW, MANY bloggers have touched on this very same subject, but I'd like to think that I gave it my own personal spin. Also---why the secrecy in signing off as "anonymous"?
DeleteI think you're definitely on to something here, Marcia, with your dog/cat distinction. But it's been a long time since I humped a stranger's leg - honest!
ReplyDeleteAnother amusing post about the differences between the sexes. Take care.
Maybe it's time to get back to humping ha-ha!
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