According to the study, which will appear in the journal Behavioral Processes, the relationships between cats and their owners mirror the bonds between humans, especially the relationships between cats and women.
Who doesn't like dogs
Often dogs are not liked by modest, shy and fearful people; they do not like loud sounds and manifestations of aggression.
In addition, many people simply do not want to become dependent on an animal, because it needs to devote a lot of their attention, strength and emotions.
Who loves cats
The world is ruled by symbols; and cats have absorbed many of them. Moreover, these symbols are universal; they have the same interpretation in many cultures.
Hence the love for cats, which, by the way, can be considered as a certain need.
That is, if a person lacks independence, self-confidence and other qualities that a cat has in abundance, he seems to “get” them through cat symbolism.