I actually don't think that human instincts are any less developed than those of any other animal; at least there is no biological explanation for why they would be. However, the human condition lends itself to, and even encourages, the suppression of those instincts to the point that most adult humans have very few left. I mean... In some (most?) "modern" western families, infants have their instincts drummed out of them almost from birth.

Even something as basic as fight-or-flight, humans are encouraged to just swallow.

more relevance than half the other stuff that was posted tbh :laugh:

-spiffing-

I like to think of my threads like a train journey. We start off in Serious land and over the course of our trip we make our way nicely to Sillyville.

All aboard! :dance:

:laugh:

Don't you laugh you never paid for your ticket! :devil:

Is it like a fun sandwich, serious then a slice of fun and then serious again?
I love fun sandwiches! :eek:

This is the end of the line now I'm afraid people, everybody off

Awww

I bought a return ticket :idc:

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This train cannot be derailed! ...
:hmph:

I thought of something else whilst I was at work.. My sister's dogs always know when my brother in law is on his way home. I didn't believe it at first, but they definitely do. For about 20 minutes before he arrives, they get restless and get up on the back of the couch and look out the living room window, whining and wagging their tails. My sister always knows when he's on his way :)

My cat definitely notices when anyone in the house is sad. When I was going through a bout of depression she would come and sleep on my lap during the day and sleep on the end of my bed at night and would sit with me for hours on end. She normally sleeps downstairs. I think they're just as aware of hormonal imbalances as humans are; but a human would come and give you a hug and say nice things if they could tell you were sad; a cat can't do that so they express it by being friendlier than usual.

A lot of animals can detect atmospheric-related changes as part of their hunting or survival strategy too; with better hearing for example or are more susceptible to feeling tremors.

So wish I had a cat :( if I'm hopefully am able to get my own place in like 6-7 years I'm so getting one

Get a dog! Lol

My cat genuinely doesn't give a s**t about me, or my mood.

He's probably pissed that you gave him a girls name tbh

He senses you're an utter **** that's why!

I know I can always rely on you two for that morale boosting pep talk.

You're welcome :)

:love:

..:joker:..

Cats are great company. They come and go as they please so they aren't always hassling you and are a great laugh with torch lights at the side of walls.

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Pat goes mad for World Snooker Championship. She's always trying to **** up Ronnie's breaks by pawing the cue ball.