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A Research Study Shows That Cats Are Just as Loyal as Dogs

Dog people love that pups are super loyal, always waiting by the door for their arrival, and never leaving their side. While kitty owners may feel the same way about their pets, cats’ loyalty has always been a little bit…questionable.

Not any more!

In a recent study about “secure attachment,” scientists found that dogs and cats are actually very similar.

 

Oregon State University researchers found that cats attach to their humans and affixing a sense of overwhelming security to them. The basis of this study came from a series of experiments exploring bonding between parents and children done in the 1970s. These researchers decided to test cats for similar emotional bonding.

They used 70 kittens, 30 adult cats, and, of course, their owners to test the theory.

Surprisingly, scientists found that 64.3 percent of the cats shows signs of “secure attachment” when left alone in the room for two minutes. When the owners were in the room (for the same duration of time), the cats exhibited a security in exploring the room’s surroundings and appeared more relaxed.

The other 35.7 percent showed “insecure attachment,” meaning they “shunned their owners altogether or exhibited extreme clinginess.” This is, perhaps, a way to punish their owners for leaving them in strange surroundings. Side note: these secure/insecure bonding percentages are actually very similar to the percentages that appear in both human babies and puppies.

The lead author of the study, Dr. Kristyn Vitale said,

“It’s important for owners to think about that. When they’re in a stressful situation, how they’re behaving can actually have a direct impact on their cats’ behavior. Cats that are insecure can be likely to run and hide or seem to act aloof. There’s long been a biased way of thinking that all cats behave in this way. But the majority of cats use their owner as a source of security.”

Just because cats show attachment in different ways than dogs do, that doesn’t mean they love their owners any less.

So yes, dog lovers, cats can love too.

Though they still might eat your corpse.

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15 Tweets That Will Look Familiar If You’ve Ever Been in a “Situationship”

Have you experienced this situation before? you hang out with someone for quite a while, you’re intimate, it feels like a relationship…but then it never quite goes anywhere.

Sound familiar? It’s called being in a “situationship,” and a lot of us have been there at one time or another – maybe you’ve even been on both sides of it.

Here are 15 tweets that really hit the nail on the head about this unique experience in our love lives.

1. Totally on your own.

2. Skipping over that one.

3. Is that clear?

4. It sure is weird.

5. It’s fun, right?!?!

6. Gee, thanks a lot.

7. What’s the rush?

8. That’s every day.

9. Go wit da flow.

10. That’s a smart move.

11. It all goes back to this one girl…

12. Everything except that one part.

13. That doesn’t sound good at all.

14. That would sell like hotcakes.

15. Skeletons in the closet.

I know a bunch of you have been in these so-called “situationships.”

Tell us about your experience in the comments! Don’t hold back now!

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People Share What Happened When They Asked out Their Crushes

Did you ever ask out a crush who you admired from afar? I did once in 7th grade. I psyched myself up and worked up to it and then…I got rejected.

But that’s how it goes sometimes. Nothing ventured, nothing gained.

AskReddit users who went through with asking out their crushes reveal what happened afterward.

1. Well, that’s awkward…

“She thought I was joking. We’re still friends, but it was pretty awkward.”

2. Nice work!

“I told her I loved her on the first date. She said “what?” I said it again IN CASE SHE DIDNT BLOODY HEAR IT THE FIRST TIME.

Few years later we’re still together.

So far it’s the best decision I’ve ever made.”

3. Not a great outcome.

“He screamed “no” and ran away.

This was in the fifth grade.”

4. That was a date?

“She said yes. Asked her out on a second date, specifically said the word date this time. She said she didn’t know we were going out on dates. Oh well…”

5. Now you know.

“We went out on a date and I learned she was not the one for me after all. But it was a good lesson and had I not asked her out I’d just agonized over what might’ve been.”

6. Rejection is never easy.

“Haha I got rejected and now it’s awkward sometimes.”

7. A happy ending!

“She punched me in the arm and said “fuck yeah.” Then we went on the most awkward nerd date because we just wanted to like each other. It was a good nerd date. We are still dating to this day.”

8. Good luck!

“Asked mine out today, have a date on Friday.”

9. Just go for it!

“She’s sitting next me in our apartment playing Minecraft. Never thought she’d actually be interested in me. I guess I was selling myself short.

Do it. Could be the best thing you ever do.”

10. Good times…

“She said yes and we went out to dinner and saw a movie together. Dropping her off, we kissed on her parents front porch for what seemed like forever. Her dad thought so too because he started flicking the porch lights on and off. Good times.”

11. Mutual interests definitely help.

“I sat next to her in the university cafeteria – it was really, really awkward, then one of her friends came by and made it more so. Turns out we were both really shy, but had a mutual interest in geekery like sci-fi.

We’ve been married 15 years now.”

12. Still got that number.

“He was the head chef where I worked and I was new in town. We always sat in the same booth during our breaks and got to know each other over the course of a month and found out we had a lot in common. One night before I left I wrote my number down to give it to him and to ask him out. We asked each other “do you wanna hang out?” at the same time and then blushed.

Our first date was at a rooftop bar celebrating a coworkers birthday. He asked me if he could kiss me, that’s when I knew he was the one.

Now, years later, we have a beautiful baby boy that we love more than each other. He still has my phone number in his wallet.”

13. Congrats!

“We’re getting married on Saturday.”

14. Hmmmmm…

“He said he wasn’t looking for a girlfriend but he was interested if it was sex only. I politely declined.”

15. That’s a heartbreaker.

“3rd grade.

He showed everyone the gift I made him and everyone laughed at me for weeks.

I thought it was a nice gift, made it myself. Apparently not.”

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15 Hilarious Tweets That Get to the Heart of Married Life

Love lasts forever, right? Right?!?!

Suuuuuuuure it does.

ALRIGHT, maybe that’s not 100% true, which is why tweet lists like this are so darn funny.

Because if you’re married, or have been married, or maybe even thought about getting married at some point, these musings will ring a bell.

Okay, let’s dive in!

1. I don’t have access to it right now.

2. It just never ends.

3. Think she might be on to something?

4. Two kittens it is!

5. Don’t tell her about that.

6. Not our problem…this time.

7. Needs the proper attire.

8. That is beautiful.

9. Seems like a fair number.

10. That’s a day-long process.

11. Just like Norman Bates.

12. Oooooo, that’s hot.

13. Wish we had some video of this.

14. Okay, it’s your call.

15. Now you know!

Some of those are a bit harsh, but what can you do?

That’s the way the cookie crumbles, right?

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Enjoy These Funny Tweets About the Wonderful World of Marriage

Marriage is an eternal union where two people are bonded together forever – wait a second, what am I talking about?

People these days get married so they can tweet about it and the rest of us can enjoy it.

At least, that’s my understanding of the institution of marriage. I might be a bit off, though…

But let’s not choose sides here, let’s just all agree that marriage can equal comedy gold. Just like these tweets!

1. It’s not going very well. 

2. Having some dark thoughts?

3. He needed to see the ending.

4. How romantic…

5. A new family member.

6. She always comes through.

7. Thanks a lot!

8. Still have some things to work on.

9. A nice little Friday night.

10. I’m sure she doesn’t find this annoying at all.

11. That has ended many relationships.

12. Things are getting a little testy.

13. Get into the corners really well.

14. His biggest achievement.

15. Them’s the rules.

Ladies and gents, share a funny marriage story with us.

And be sure to tell us how long you’ve been hitched so we can compare tales!

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15 Accurate Tweets About Sex and Dating

Funny and painful. Kind of sums up dating and being in a relationship, doesn’t it?

That’s kind of sad, actually…

Sad, but true!

In the spirit of soul-crushing experiences, let’s take a look at some funny tweets about sex and dating. Yay!

1. Or maybe even 60…

2. It sure does add up.

3. Two sides of the coin.

4. You are not alone, my friend.

5. That’s a bummer.

6. Let’s go to the rankings.

7. Making all kinds of noise.

8. You might as well.

9. What a surprise that must’ve been.

10. Doing it all wrong.

11. That’s not a date?

12. She quit her job for YOU.

13. Is that good or bad?

14. Way to ruin the friend group.

15. I’m trying…trust me.

I hate to do this to you, but…please share some of your own awkward/painful/hilarious sex and dating stories in the comments.

We need to feel better about ourselves over here!!

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Muammar Qaddafi had a crush on Condoleezza…

Muammar Qaddafi had a crush on Condoleezza Rice. Sometimes referring to her as his ‘African princess’, he had a Libyan composer write a song called ‘Black Flower in the White House,’ and had a homemade scrapbook filled with photos of the former U.S. secretary of state.

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15 Tweets About Animals That Might Put a Big Smile on Your Face

It’s not as if you weren’t probably already aware that animals are hilarious. Most of the time it’s unintentional, but sometimes you’d swear they know exactly what they’re doing and how much we’re going to love it.

Proof? These 15 tweets right here!

Enjoy these precious moments. Because they won’t be around for long…

1. You’ll get it!

2. Hi. Bye.

3. Yo yo homie

4. There’s so much that’s right about this… but those cat situps!

5. Cutest. Dog. Ever.

6. Alright, listen here you little butthead…

7. Wiggle wiggle wiggle

8. dat frosh lewk!

9. Donald!

10. Same

11. Fruit of his labor…

12. HAHAHAHAAHAHAHA!!!

13. Da best!

14. This is perfect!

15. BFFS!

Are you still saying “awwwwwwwww”? Because I am.

Alright kids… favorite tweet? Let us know in the comments!

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This Map Shows the Cost of a Date Night in Every State

Maybe you can put a price on love…

Have you been on any dates lately? The money can really add up.

Recently, I took a girl out for a nice meal (Sonic Drive-In) and then to a free Bingo Extravaganza at the local Knights of Columbus Hall. I wonder why I haven’t heard back from her yet…

Anyway, the point is that dating in this day and age is EXPENSIVE. Obviously, taking a date out for a night on the town varies from state to state because of the cost of living, but across the board, it’s pretty pricey.

Match.com crunched the numbers, and in some places, a date is gonna hit you in the wallet harder than others.

A lot harder.

The top five most expensive states for a date night are:

New York, $297.27

New Jersey, $259.60

Hawaii, $239.95

Connecticut, $230.34

California, $226.35

It’s probably no surprise that the tri-state area around New York has three of the top-five most expensive entries. Although…$200??

The two least expensive states for date night? South Dakota and North Dakota, at $38.27 and $42.43, respectively. Those cold and snowy Dakotas aren’t looking that bad right now, are they?

Of course, the amount of money people spend on dates is going to vary wildly. Some folks prefer to be big spenders and wine and dine a guy or gal and drop hundreds of dollars. Others prefer to take a walk along the beach or go on a long bicycle ride together.

And, let’s face it: if you’re with the right person, getting stuck in an elevator can turn out to be a good time. Good luck out there in the dating world!

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Study Blames a Lack of ‘Economically-Attractive’ Men for Declining Marriage Rates

This sure doesn’t sound good. I know fewer people have been getting married, but I thought the cultural shift was due to other things.

Once again, I was wrong.

Researchers at Cornell University released a study with a pretty sobering conclusion: there aren’t as many “economically-attractive” men as there used to be for unmarried women to pick from.

Ouch.

The researchers looked at data from marriages between 2007-2013 and 2013-2017. They then looked at the financial and sociodemographic data of the potential husbands for unmarried women by creating economic profiles based on real husbands who had already married similar women. Then, the “potential husbands” were compared to real population data of men across the United States.

After they crunched the numbers, the researchers found some grim data: the “potential husbands,” aka the ones who don’t exist, had an average income 58% higher than the actual, real population of unmarried men currently on the market in the U.S. The “potential husbands” also were 19% more likely to have college degrees and 30% more likely to be employed.

In a media release, the study’s lead author Dr. Daniel T. Lichter said:

“Most American women hope to marry but current shortages of marriageable men–men with a stable job and a good income–make this increasingly difficult, especially in the current gig economy of unstable low-paying service jobs. Marriage is still based on love, but it also is fundamentally an economic transaction. Many young men today have little to bring to the marriage bargain, especially as young women’s educational levels on average now exceed their male suitors.”

Man, reality can be a real bummer sometimes…

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