18 Things Only True Cat Lovers Know To Be True

They rule the earth that we mere mortals tread. When you have one, you must accept the fact that it is the cat that is giving you an opportunity to live with it, and not the other way around.

And remember: Do not break these rules. If you do, your precious kitty will not hesitate to show you his "not-so-nice" side.

But also, over generations, cats have learned that it's the only way to effectively train us humans. *sigh*

1% pictures of family and friends.

3% selfies.

96% pictures of kitty.

Using them is just part of the daily ritual of someone who self-identifies as a "crazy cat lady."

It doesn't matter if you've spent thousands of dollars on a luxury cat bed, your cat will inevitably end up sleeping in the box that the bed came in instead.

Just when you get started working, your kitten sits her bum right atop your keyboard.

Your excuse is so much more valid than that "my dog ate my homework" bullshit.

It doesn't matter if your legs fall asleep and you have to cut them off. Your cat's comfort is the most important thing in the world, and you wouldn't dare compromise it for your own selfish needs.

Screw family. Cat + human = true love.

Playing with them is the ultimate stress reliever.

Dangerous? Perhaps. Impressive? Very.

And if a cat offers one to its human, it is declaring its eternal love.

Cats don't need anything from their owners. (Well, hardly anything.)

Who needs Cirque du Soleil when you have a loving being at home who is just as skilled at climbing curtains and performing incredible feats?

The game consists of shredding it entirely to bits and pieces and dragging it all around the house. The end.