5 Ways Your Life Will Change When You Adopt A Cat

 You may not think a creature who sleeps most of the day will change your life that much, but any experienced cat parent can tell you that your whole world is going to be different in a big way.

When you adopt a cat, especially one who’s been longing for a loving forever home, you’re welcoming a ball of fur into your life that will shape the way you live, change the way you love, and leave you a different, better person.

• Doing Chores Is Going To Get Tough

  So you've got a clean, cat-fur-free basket of laundry? Well, not anymore. There's nothing more comfy than a warm, fresh-from-the-dryer stack of clothes for a cat nap.

  Making the bed? Good luck with a playful kitty darting beneath the covers as you try to spread them over your mattress.

  Every chore you do, prepare to have a cat making a mess of it. After all, kitty worked hard to make that mess in the first place. Why would you try to clean it up?

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• Get Comfortable With A Total Lack Of Privacy

  Do you like some privacy when you're in the bathroom taking care of business? Well you'd better get used to a pair of eyes on you at all times.

  Cats do not respect personal boundaries. Closed doors are no longer allowed in kitty's home.

  And if you do try to shut them out, be prepared for some loud, angry meows and some paws swiping at you from underneath the door.

• Your Social Media Belongs To Your Cat

  You probably didn't think it was possible to fill up all the gigs of storage space in your smart phone with cat pictures alone, but here you are finding out which shots you can possibly bear to part with.

  All of those photos have to go somewhere, so prepare to flood your friends with pictures of the most adorable cat in the world -- your cat! And why not? You're proud of your little ball of fur.

• You'll Actually Be Healthier

  Did you know cats can actually reduce stress in humans, lower blood pressure, relieve depression, and lower the risk of a heart attack?

  Not only that, but cats' purrs cause vibrations at a frequency that promotes healing.

  Having a cat is like having your own personal doctor running around the house. And that means you'll be able to live a longer, healthier life with your feline companion.

• Getting Grossed Out Is A Thing Of The Past

  How do you feel about bodily fluids? How about dead animals? Well you'd better be prepared to have your gross-out factor pushed to the maximum.

  Cats tend to cough up hairballs and vomit when something upsets their tummies, and it doesn't look -- or sound -- pleasant.

  Also, get ready for some "gifts" from your cat, which can include all manner of dead rodents, reptiles, and insects, and if you're unlucky, one of them might still be alive when your cat drops it on you in bed at night.

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