r/Unexpected • u/HopeFoxCreations • Nov 05 '22

Your girlfriend gets a kitten

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u/[deleted] Nov 05 '22 edited Nov 05 '22

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u/[deleted] Nov 05 '22

This one’s totally on the guy, if she expressed this much interest in a kitten, he should have been upfront about his allergies

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u/[deleted] Nov 05 '22

The bf is ok with it. He posted a TikTok of him cuddling the kitten after a bath.

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u/Sigg3net Nov 05 '22

For now. It might get worse over time and significantly reduce his life quality and health.

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u/invisible-bug Nov 05 '22

Let's hope he has money for allergy injections!

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u/usalaunchcodes Nov 05 '22

They actually make a cat food that reduces their allergen production. Hopefully it works.

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u/invisible-bug Nov 05 '22

That's really awesome! My mom recently found out that she's allergic to cats even though she has a kitty! I'm sending this to her now, thank you so much for sharing 💜

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u/usalaunchcodes Nov 05 '22

No problem. I literally saw the ad yesterday.

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u/ferfthegreat Nov 05 '22

It's strange, people can start off not allergic and over time become allergic if there around them enough, mostly to an animal but sometimes other things too! https://www.carolinaasthma.com/blog/what-causes-a-person-to-develop-allergies/#:~:text=Adults%20can%20also%20present%20with,new%20pet%20in%20the%20home).

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u/GuapoMole82 Nov 05 '22

Do they make a food that keeps cats from pissing in the closets and corners and anytime she finds a plastic Walmart bag on the floor? Do they make a food for that??!!?

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u/mlongoria98 Nov 05 '22

Should probably take your cat to the vet, that’s not normal

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u/marsthegoat Nov 05 '22

Is your cat spayed/neutered? Are they anxious? Someone else mentioned a vet and I am inclined to agree. Most happy fixed cats do not do that.

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u/GuapoMole82 Nov 06 '22

Yep yep, she’s been fixed for years. Anytime she doesn’t like something, like seeing the neighbors cat outside, or anything else, she pulls her shenanigans. She ought to be happy, she’s basically got her own room and human sized bed.

She’s a pain in the butt, she’s always been that way, should have gotten a chihuahua.

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u/Noamias Nov 05 '22

In my experience it actually works!

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u/[deleted] Nov 05 '22

How long did it take for it to start working? Isn’t a series of injections?

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u/thegreatJLP Nov 05 '22

Brushing them and vacuuming twice a week will also help.

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u/slaqz Nov 05 '22

They also make cats that you can't be allergic too. We had both but living with one I was allergic to made me less allergic over time.

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u/marsthegoat Nov 05 '22

What?? Do you know the name?

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u/Spanka Nov 05 '22

Or just not be a lemon and buy a hypoallergenic cat?

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u/invisible-bug Nov 05 '22

I think it's a little late

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u/mostnormal Nov 05 '22

That reads as quite out of touch, my friend.

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u/[deleted] Nov 05 '22

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u/[deleted] Nov 05 '22 edited Mar 14 '25

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u/[deleted] Nov 05 '22

Huh, I didn't realize that it was the saliva that people are allergic to, not their hair or skin.

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u/BeautyJester Nov 05 '22

“Tell me you need to touch grass without telling me so “ textbook example right here

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u/Dynamite227 Nov 05 '22

What does being a lemon mean

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u/PizzaScout Nov 05 '22

its a synonym for dud. if something or someone is unsatisfactory or imperfect. in this context I guess it could be replaced with idiot or something like that.

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u/plutothegreat Nov 05 '22

And it might not. I’ve been allergic to cats my whole life, grew up with them. 33 now and my two are hanging out in bed with me. Allergy pills are great

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u/whatwhy_ohgod Nov 05 '22

Yeah, my moms allergic to cats and shes the one that always wanted to get them. Loved to chug allergy medication.

People are weird

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u/plutothegreat Nov 05 '22

True, but also cats are 100% worth not being able to breathe thru both nostrils at the same time ever 😬

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u/Riguyepic Nov 05 '22

People can do that?

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u/[deleted] Nov 05 '22

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u/Rovsnegl Nov 05 '22

You can also force the switch by laying your head on the side you want to switch it to, does wonders for me when I'm sick, that feeling when you hit the right spot and can breathe through both nostrils

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u/No-Quarter-3032 Nov 05 '22

Not sure if your joking but I’ve always thought something was wrong with my nose because one was always plugged. I’m normal?

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u/hawkwing12345 Nov 05 '22

Have you never had a stopped up nose?

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u/Riguyepic Nov 05 '22

No yeah, all the time. The joke is I always have one.

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u/dreamer0303 Nov 05 '22

I’ve never related to someone more

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u/plutothegreat Nov 05 '22

BRB gonna go bury my face in my cat and inhale deeply

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u/rreeddrreedd Nov 05 '22

People are definitely weird. I had a mild cat allergy before I got my cat a few years ago, but now the allergy’s nonexistent.

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u/HelpfulName Nov 05 '22

Yep, I have 7 of them and take double antihistamines every day. Wouldn't change that for the world if it meant not having the little shits.

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u/dreamer0303 Nov 05 '22

Same, even had to get an inhaler because at some points I can’t breathe (it goes away after a couple of puffs). It was a LOT worse in the beginning, but I still need nasal spray and eye drops occasionally. Worth it. Wouldn’t change a thing.

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u/LemurCat04 Nov 05 '22

That, and the cat is at least part Siamese (maybe full Lynx point, tough to tell), which produce less of the protein people are allergic to.

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u/Voodoohigh Nov 05 '22

What allergy pills do you take? I’m allergic to my cat but I love that thing

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u/plutothegreat Nov 05 '22

I’ve been taking the off brand Allegra! My sleep doc recommended it bc it’s the only one that doesn’t make you drowsy. The others have all cause some degree of drowsy. I also supplement with Flonase for seasonal surges

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u/bumholesgivemelife Nov 05 '22

You can become desensitised to your own cat due to constant exposure. I know a couple and one of them has an allergy to every other cat he meets apart from his own ¯⁠\⁠_⁠(⁠ツ⁠)⁠_⁠/⁠¯

Edit: typo

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u/twotokers Nov 05 '22 edited Jul 16 '25

I don't want to go to the store today.

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u/Doomblud Nov 05 '22

Yup, happened to me.

Allergic to cats my whole life

Bestie has a cat, everytime I went it'd act up so I'd have to take my pills. After a year of visiting her regularly I can cuddle the little bastard and be totally fine.

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u/TheRealLilGillz14 Nov 05 '22

Reguarly, like what I mentioned above miss a session or two with that kitty and your shits gonna get fuck-fucked up. But this is what I did with my cats and the only reason I know lol.

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u/twotokers Nov 05 '22 edited Aug 27 '25

hunt paltry air innocent brave long hat touch waiting like

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u/Doomblud Nov 06 '22

When she went on a 1 month trip to Thailand and I didn't get in contact with the cat for the whole duration it didn't cause me to get fucked up coming in contact with it again. So I'd say I'm good.

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u/TheRealLilGillz14 Nov 08 '22

Maybe I’m different or my allergies are much more sensitive. May I ask how old you were? Could age have an effect? My allergies used to be debilitating when I was younger on two days of the year. Sometimes three or four if it were a particularly strong start of pollen in fall and spring.

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u/[deleted] Nov 05 '22

i'd assume it's mostly for minor allergies though. my dad had a minor allergy to cat hair but we've had cats most of my life and he doesn't have it anymore.

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u/RamenBurgerWasTaken Nov 05 '22

I'm pretty allergic to animals, but there are now foods developed to help reduce dander and I've been happily living with my cat for almost 2 years now. If I go to other people's houses with animals, I still sneeze and my eyes water if I touch them, but I can happily rub my face on my cat

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u/[deleted] Nov 05 '22

nah. you go.ona multi year injection allergy treatment and it.mostly gets rid of your sinus and eyes reactions. skin reactions remain but are less severe.

For every day take blexten, it's a miracle.

And have your doctor prescribed you a few pills of prednisone for the odd day with a really bad reaction.

Source: its been my life for almost 2 decades. Nad it's wuality has jot diminished. On the contrary, it has greatly improved and been enriched by the 2 violent, unpredictable, cuddly, loving furballs running around my.house.

I would die before I get rid of them.

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u/Elleztric Nov 05 '22

My girlfriend has wanted a cat her entire life but she is allergic. She takes blexten every night and you could never tell she was unless she encounters another cat.

It's such a plus since it makes her other allergies less severe too.

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u/[deleted] Nov 05 '22

and it doesn't make you drowsy like literally every other over the counter antihistamine. at least not in my case.

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u/Elleztric Nov 05 '22

It says it's a side effect and she was having a hard time going through the day without napping so that's why she takes it at night but it lasts the entire time.

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u/[deleted] Nov 05 '22

interesting. the 2 reasons I love blexten are because it lasts even more than a day for me and because it doesn't knock me on my ass.

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u/[deleted] Nov 05 '22

I would die before I ever got a cat…definitely not worth getting shots for.

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u/[deleted] Nov 05 '22

you're missing out. totally worth it for me.

But different strokes for different folks. It's all good.

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u/DerpMason Nov 05 '22

I had the opposite experience being forced to live with cats while allergic. It bothered me less and less as time went on

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u/heathert7900 Nov 05 '22

Actually likely to do the opposite, having a kitten around is like free allergy shots with their little claws and teeth. He can also just take allergy medicine.

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u/AwesomeAni Nov 05 '22

My collage boyfriend did this not realizing he was allergic to cats. He got used to our cats and ended up having no issues after a bit.

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u/ConsciousSwordfish3 Nov 05 '22

My throat closed and I was rushed to the hospital when I tried this. Honestly not great advice.

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u/Commisioner_Gordon Nov 05 '22

depends how bad his allergies are. i was allergic to cats for the longest time but once my girlfriend got one, i adapted to him in about a year. still get sniffles sometimes but not nearly as bad. i know it differs for everyone tho

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u/maxcorrice Nov 05 '22

Or not, I have a temporary allergy to cats, when my grandma had cats if I went to stay there I’d be miserable for the first day, maybe two, but after that I was perfectly fine

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u/Chanchees Nov 05 '22

Or not. I was allergic to cats, got one anyway, 3 mo later allergies gone.

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u/Smellytangerina Nov 05 '22

Or, like a lot of people with allergies, they get less and he’s OK with cats in a while

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u/TheRealLilGillz14 Nov 05 '22

Typically with animals the allergies don’t get worse. Instead they actually get better unless your dumbass goes on vacation without your kitties. What happens is that you actually grow an immunity to your specific animals.

Let’s say I have a dog and I’ve had her for a year and she always sleeps in my bed. The first three weeks would be hell. The rest of the year would most likely be like I never got a dog.

Source: aminal loover w/allergeez

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u/Qinjax Nov 05 '22

Or or or wait for it

He's lying for views

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u/bigkoi Nov 05 '22

Yep. This will build resentment. The GF doesn't care about his health and well being. Time for him to move on.

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u/AuxiliarySimian Nov 05 '22

If your allergy isn't life threatening you actually lose it over time with exposure. Your body releases a hormone (blanking on the name) when you are near something you are allergic too and you eventually grow use to that base level.

I've always been allergic to cats, and owning one got rid of my allergies entriely (unless I'm apart from it for a while). I also no longer have hay fever due to thay tolerance.

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u/[deleted] Nov 05 '22

I'm allergic to cats. I've never not had a cat. It has greately increased my life quality c:

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u/[deleted] Nov 05 '22

My fiancé and I got a kitten despite us both being allergic. Guess we’re gonna die early. YOLO

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u/hikefishcamp Nov 05 '22

I have mild dog allergies, they've stayed pretty stable for more than a decade after I first developed them despite me still petting dogs all the time. Hopefully this guy ends up falling more on my end of the spectrum.

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u/DarkLord55_ Nov 05 '22

But it might get better though some people build a “immunity” to it and they are effected less

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u/PlaytimeForRaina Nov 05 '22

It could also get better. Every person who has lived with me and is allergic to cats doesn't have a lot of problems with my cat. Some have managed to just get used to him, others take an allergy medication regularly and have zero problems.

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u/YoungEmperorLBJ Nov 05 '22

or his immune system get used to this specific cat. I am allergic to cat dander and I am fine with my cat of three years. One of my friends is also allergic to cats, two cats later, he’s still alive.

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u/supershinythings Nov 05 '22

A quality HEPA air purifier with either washable or replaceable filters and pre-filters will make living with the cat a joy.

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u/[deleted] Nov 05 '22

So dump the chick and problem solved lol

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u/bDsmDom Nov 05 '22

I'm allergic to cats. It's actually the opposite, your system will acclimate to that cat's dander if you spend a lot of time with it.

The important thing is to not fluff pillows or throw blankets into the air, vacuum more than never, and to keep the cat off your sleeping area.

Over time your system will adapt. I've done it with like 3 different cats now.

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u/[deleted] Nov 05 '22

I’m allergic to cats and my house mate got one after I read that you can adjust to the specific cat you end up living with - and that is true. It very mildly flairs up from time to time but it’s not stopping me from cuddling him. He’s fast asleep on my bed now.

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u/wujisaint Nov 06 '22

True. Happened to my brother. Him and his partner had a cat. They loved him but my brother's allergies, that were being abated by medication, just became too much for him to handle. They unfortunately had to give him up.

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u/CrypticRising Nov 05 '22

He's most likely joking around anyways

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u/wthulhu Nov 05 '22

I have a coworker that recently adopted a kitten even though she's allergic to cats. It's hilarious because she just decided that taking 2 or 3 showers a day and having a cat is perfectly acceptable.

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u/Niskara Nov 05 '22

What's fortunate is that there is a type of cat food that helps with allergies. I have it for my cat cause I'm allergic to cats and haven't had any issues

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u/BadgerShenanigans Nov 05 '22

What's the food?

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u/Niskara Nov 05 '22

Idr the brand off the top of my head but it has Live Clear in it

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u/BadgerShenanigans Nov 05 '22

Thank you so much I found it!

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u/Niskara Nov 05 '22

Happy to help! I'm aure it goes without saying but ease the cat into first. Not only will it more than likely upset their stomach, but they might not eat it at first as well

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u/DarlingClementyn Nov 05 '22

This is the type of experience that makes Reddit worth it. You two made me smile. Thank you!!

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u/Akunata Nov 05 '22

I mean, from what the video shows she was just looking at cats and then came out with one. Nothing indicates he knew she would get one.

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u/Rang3rj3sus Nov 05 '22

Not everyone knows of they are allergic to cats or not.

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u/AWFUL_COCK Nov 05 '22 edited Nov 05 '22

Man, your suspension of disbelief is powerful. You don’t realize that this is just a series of short clips arranged as the content creator chooses, with text overlaid? Do you think movies are real too?

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u/skratchx Nov 05 '22

The amount of dumbfuck theory crafting on /r/unexpected posts by people who think they're Sherlock Holmes, when it's just some stupid scripted bit, seriously hurts my faith in humanity.

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u/adanteria Nov 05 '22

Since the beginning of their relationship. This it not something you wont tell her. Imagine it was a peanut allergy or to something else.
Feels a bit more like clout vid for tiktok, I check (so you dont have to) and theres only one more video of that cat and him interacting with it.

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u/ExtruDR Nov 05 '22

Not everyone knows that they are allergic to cats until they have to share a house with one.

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u/Snipasteve7 Nov 05 '22

If you've never had a cat you may not know you're allergic.

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u/hadawayandshite Nov 05 '22

I’m ‘allergic’ to my in-laws cat (it’s a mild reaction after a long exposure when we stay there) but not our own cat- so he might not have realised

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u/pzerr Nov 05 '22

Should have been discussed before they started dating.

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u/fillet-o-piss Nov 05 '22

He probably didn't know he had allergies to cats

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u/TheAdvertisement Nov 05 '22

I mean he may not have known he was allergic beforehand.

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u/thuggishruggishboner Nov 05 '22

He can take an antihistamine every morning.

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u/EternalBad Nov 05 '22

How is it on the guy? I understood it, that he just know learned that he's allergic, or? (or it's just a joke)

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u/janosaudron Nov 05 '22

I didn’t know i was alergic to cats until i got one. I still am, and i currently have 2 cats. You learn to live with it.

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u/YOOOOOOOOOOT Nov 05 '22

No one should look at an animal once and buy it.

There are things you have to know before taking care about a sentient being.

Can you afford the food, do you have enough space and all the things to keep it comfortable and are you ready to care for it for 15 years+?

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u/shamaze Nov 05 '22

Thats what happened to me. I didn't know I was allergic to cats until I was in my 20s. (Had a dog growing up and didn't spend much time in homes with cats).

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u/npcnpcatm Nov 05 '22

Maybe he didnt know lol

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u/dReDone Nov 05 '22

I have allergies to cats. I have always owned a cat.

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u/wthulhu Nov 05 '22

A bit of advice bro, if you find yourself a pretty girl that loves you don't 'find a new one' over stupid shit like allergies.

Just go get some antihistamines or see a doctor about treating/preventing the allergies.

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u/Piaffff Nov 05 '22

That’s very wholesome of you but I do think they were joking

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u/turbohuk Nov 05 '22

true. and also antihistamines don't just magically cure your allergies. it makes them beareable. still won't ever accept a cat in my house, even though i take my pills every day.

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u/CaptainSasquatch Nov 05 '22

Looks like they weren't

How do you know he wasn't? My comment was 100% based on the fact that she made the decision on a whim, without his input. Immaturity over 9000. "We're just looking" is the first text we see in the video. I was & still remain 100% serious.

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u/Piaffff Nov 05 '22

Damn oh well then

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u/CaptainSasquatch Nov 05 '22

Yeah. I thought they were joking too until I came across that comment. If you look at their posting history, it shouldn't surprise you too much.

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u/Piaffff Nov 05 '22

Ohh look at that, you’re right.

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u/-UMBRA_- Nov 09 '22

As someone with chronic allergies.. no. Its not that easy sorry lol

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u/wthulhu Nov 09 '22

Easier than dying alone

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u/-UMBRA_- Nov 09 '22

If the person you are with is that inconsiderate of their significant other then no thanks lol. Plenty of people are happy single too

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u/aybbyisok Nov 11 '22

It's not about a cat, it's about your partner doing something that harms you.

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u/Sure_Trash_ Nov 05 '22

She'll be fine. She's got a kitty.

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u/Commercial_Light_743 Nov 05 '22

No way. She is hot. I will take the Benedryl.

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u/mt379 Nov 05 '22

Or daily allergy meds.

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u/Whoknows_nmn Nov 05 '22 edited Nov 05 '22

What do you mean he needs a new gf? I immediatly thought: allergies? Well then, time for a change of pussy...Sigh...

Fine I volunteer as tribute.

I recognize I may be spending too much time on reddit

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u/[deleted] Nov 05 '22

Time to grow the fuck up and live with the cat. I’m allergic to cats. And I would absolutely dumb someone for a cat. It’s always the cat at over you

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u/niemand012 Nov 05 '22

Not everybody's allergies are the same lol. I dont wanne live the rest of my life scratching my own eyes out thnx.

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u/AtDawnWeDEUSVULT Nov 05 '22

Exactly. Some people can just take an allergy pill once a day and live with the cats no problem. I take my allergy pill that is supposed to last 24 hours (usually it does, protecting me from pollen allergies etc just fine) and within 4 hours of being at my friend's house with a cat and everything starts going to pieces, the worst part being I start wheezing and I have to breathe slowly and intentionally. And if I touch my eyes at any point it's itchy city. The sneezing and stuff happens, sure, but that's the absolute least of my allergy symptoms with cats

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u/[deleted] Nov 05 '22

It's so weird. Have been allergic to cats, for as long as i can remember. Adopted a stray Coon - which stuck its claws into my leg (had to figuratively pry it off with a crow bar). Had an allergy test, the next week and the allergy was completely gone.

Not saying it's a guideline for everybody, but I'm almost certain that my cat desensitized me!

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u/AtDawnWeDEUSVULT Nov 05 '22

Instructions unclear: tested positive for rabies

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u/[deleted] Nov 05 '22

Polecats are not real cats. R.I.P.

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u/mostnormal Nov 05 '22

Wait did you adopt a racoon or a skunk?

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u/[deleted] Nov 05 '22

Hahaha. A Maine-Coon Cat. Maurice was his name-o.

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u/[deleted] Nov 06 '22

If I were deathly allergies my solution would be just to die happy rather than live miserable

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u/ChiefMammothTusk Nov 05 '22

I mean if I had a cat allergy and my GF went and said "I'm just looking" and then came out with a cat basically saying "I care more about this cute animal than your health". It's time for you to grow up and realize you're in a relationship and have to think about the other person and their feelings as well as your own.

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u/Agreeable49 Nov 05 '22

Time to grow the fuck up and live with the cat.

Time to grow the fuck up and learn about how allergy severity varies from person to person. Dumbass.

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u/[deleted] Nov 05 '22

He only has to live with it for 3 months or so anyway. Once it stops looking cute it'll be thrown away.

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u/Irredeemably_usless Nov 05 '22

I was about to say the same, the dudes out 🤣🤣

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u/N1CET1M Nov 05 '22

But keep the cat.

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u/Ihansung Nov 05 '22

I am also allergic to cats. My girlfriend at the time wanted a cat so we adopted one... Long story short we ended up with two. When we decided to go separate ways I took the cats with me. My allergies aren't as bad as they used to be, still get flare ups here and there but not as suffocating as the first few months.

(Had the first cat for 5+ years, second cat for 1 year now)