Would you stop dating someone because you were allergic to their cat?

[coachTanthony]

[Cynicaldreamer]

Seems like a stupid reason to stop dating someone you like, especially over an animal.
Nowadays there's medication, shots, and treatments to combat allergens. Meaning if I liked someone enough, I'd make it work.
Trust me, as an animal lover, I know most people will ALWAYS pick their pet over a human (and rightly so!) So you can forget about someone giving up their pet to make their partner happy- they'd sooner dump you first, lol

[coachTanthony]

I’m deathly allergic to cats like no medicine out there works. So I think for most they can utilize medicine but for the rest of us that cat is a deal breaker! 😻😻😻

[Cynicaldreamer]

Well guess you're doomed to be single if your ideal partner has a cat, sir... sorry to hear that! LOL

[coachTanthony]

My ideal partner is also allergic to cats 😂😂😂

[crazy8000]

Newsflash.
Those pharmaceuticals have very unpleasant effects.
And you sound entitled and lack understanding of others health with that.

[Bluemax]

Fortunately I am not allergic to any animal that I know of. Cats, dogs, mice, birds, rabbits, lizards, snakes, tarantulas, BRING 'EM ON! I love animals. by the way, all the animals I just mentioned have been guests or even permanent inhabitants of my classroom.

That being said, if I were very allergic to a cat, I don't think I could be with a woman who had something that made me suck. I would tell her I need to move on and that I hope she finds a good man who makes her and her cat happy.

[OlderAndWiser]

My girlfriend is allergic to cats and is now living with me and my two cats. I am in the process of tryng to find good homes for them but she is being tolerant in the meanwhile.

[coachTanthony]

It’s a pain when no medication out there works

[OlderAndWiser]

She is opposed to relying in medications. She is Chinese and relies more on holistic approaches.

Ironic thing is that she really has fallen in love with my two cats.

[coachTanthony]

yikes that is a conundrum lol

[Bluemax]

Many people would consider your response the same as putting up your children for adoption. To be clear, I am not one who agrees with those people at all.

I'm curious how you respond to those accusations. What line of reasoning do you use? I have my own, but I'm curious what yours are.

[OlderAndWiser]

@Bluemax I love my cats and I want them to be in a home where the get constant attention and love, not rejection and raised voices saying "no" constantly.

Yes, there are people who think that if you love a pet, you shuld treat it as if it is human. I love my cats, but they are not human, and I will not make them a higher priority than my girlfriend. But I also won't mistreat them or simply abandon them, either.

One of them will be going to another home next Friday. The new owner has had cats before, had a cat who died recently, she is a widow, and she will make Miss Kitty the ceter of her universe. And Miss Kitty WANTS to be the center of attention instead of competing with another cat and only getting half of the attention.

[lilyanony1]

I really struggle with cats to begin with. Not entirely sure why that is but they just don't naturally warm to me.
So consequently I'd say that I personally wouldn't continue if it turned out that I also had an allergy. I'd see it as a poor situation to ask that someone give their pet up for me.

[jennifer_bloom]

I believe the original family members should have the most veto power so rather than asking a guy to sacrifice his cat, I would just date somebody else.

[flameaqui]

I think no because You are dating the Cat owner not the Cat itself 😅😊. I mean my point is if you will stay away from the cat or wear a mask to prevent from having an allergic reaction but if you love the Owner then dont stop dating him because He and his cat have no problem its just the furr of the cat was the only problem.

[Rushabh52]

No!!
There are many other ways to avoid their cat as well as continue with relationship.

I dont think that "CAT PROBLEM", Is BIGGER than that PERSON with whom who are in relationship.

Both of you will find a way, Just COMMUNICATE your PROBLEM with your PARTNER.

[horatiohornblower]

Seems like a valid reason. The cat will live 15-20 years. A cat lover will also likely keep getting cats. For the rest of their life.

[genericname85]

no. i have been allergic to cats all my life and i had cats all my life, cause i love cats.

allergies go away over a few weeks, maybe months of intense exposure (like living around them for example).

though the funny thing is that you're then only immune for the cats you're arround. not other cats xD

[hahahmm]

That'd be like a guy with a nut allergy going to a peanut festival. He's going to wake up with kitty sitting on his chest... or kiss a woman who kissed a cat. Either way I'm guessing he better have a lot of benadryl.

[bulletbob555]

Kept telling after sleepovers at her place how congested because feathers in pillows. Basically was told I was bonkers. After we quit seeing each other her house had a fire she got foam pillows as replacement. Told me yeah you were right I'm not feeling as congested since changing pillows

[Seinna]

Depends... some allergies can be really difficult to live with and I definitely wouldn't want them to give up on their pets even if they were willing to. So depends on how bad the allergy and how much I like them :D

[Anonymous]

I had opposite issue, she was badly allergic to cats, dogs, the lot.
And I had dogs all my life.
Shame, I really liked her...

I would not expect anyone to put their health on the line for me ( all those pills make your body less responsive to all allergens and some of them are bad for your health.) and at that time I seen no way to live without a dog in the house and dog is for life not just for Christmas or until it is convenient to you.

[ChiPaPa]

I'm not allergic to cats, but, I'd rather them not have to choose between me and their cat. Therefore, I would.

[purplepoppy]

It's amazing how easy cats accidentally die.

[coachTanthony]

Bahahahahaha

[Turntout4klout]

I stopped dating somebody if they were allergic to shellfish

[NathanDavis]

I would find a way... because my girlfriends have been worth a lot more to me than some allergy

but I've never had allergies so I am not sure how severe would that be

[mia1999lomas]

No, that would be absurd. If you love someone you will find ways around it. Cats spend most of their days, out of the home.

[AviatorTom]

No. If she really liked me and our relationship, and she knows that I'm allergic to her cat, she would find a new home for the cat.

[LikeALog]

Yes. Some allergy medicine make me drowsy, some don't work for me or only work for a while.

[Smashingdoozy]

No I already shove allergy pills down my throat daily

[Jaximus-Lion]

Nope! I would just take pills and clean more often.

[Price511]

What? No. I love cats. I'll just take a daily allergy pill.

[EmbraceThePain]

No, I’d like to talk to her and perhaps figure something out.