# Cat lover features

**Published by:** [Lera Fitsner (💙,🧡)🛸](https://paragraph.com/@lera-fitsner/)
**Published on:** 2022-12-10
**URL:** https://paragraph.com/@lera-fitsner/cat-lover-features

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Cat people also show fewer dominance-related traits like competitiveness, so the independent and curious nature of their cats could complement their personality. While some cats enjoy learning new tricks, many others prefer to spend their time doing their own thing instead. Cat people are generally more introverted than dog people. While dog owners might prefer spending time outdoors and seeking out opportunities for social interaction, cat people seem to prefer spending time at home with their pets. Possibly even curled up together, taking an afternoon nap! Another study found (perhaps controversially for dog people!) that cat people typically score more highly in intelligence tests than those who prefer dogs. They’ve generally reached a higher level of education, too. While this doesn’t necessarily mean all cat owners are smarter than their dog-loving counterparts, it could indicate that, like their pets, cat owners are curious and open to new experiences. Those new experiences might include a desire to learn new things and continue their education. The blend of personality traits reported by cat lovers is extremely varied. Cat lovers show far more diversity than the groups of people who said they prefer dogs, or those who like dogs and cats, and people who had no pet preference. This makes the ‘typical’ personality traits for cat people hard to pin down, confirming that cat lovers are unconventional and don’t necessarily follow the rules. Cat lovers also see themselves as non-conformist and won’t necessarily follow the rules. That sometimes leads them to being unfairly labelled as eccentric or individualistic, when in reality they’re just happy to follow their own path, much like their independent pets. Cat people do seem to score more highly for neurotic personality traits than dog people. This may make them more prone to feeling worried, stressed, or anxious. It’s a good thing then, that the sounds and vibrations of a cat’s purr might help relieve stress and lower blood pressure.

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