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[–] throwawayacc0430@sh.itjust.works 8 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

I don't think people would understand until they get a pet themselves.

You'll have to let them feel the cat rub against you and feel the purr, then you are forever bonded.

[–] MJKee9@lemmy.world 8 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

They also need some basic level empathy....a pretty high bar for some.

[–] MITM0@lemmy.world -2 points 3 weeks ago

Or just narcissism.