Originally posted by Pam:
...cannot tolerate an animal that they cannot dominate...
Our society tends to reward control and domination in men and not in women. It can be very difficult to be dominant and in control in business and just turn that off at home.

Regardless of which person is doing the dominating, it is a good caution - If someone needs to dominate (in an unhealthy way) an animal, they probably treat people that way too.

After many years of seeing friends go through difficult and destructive human relationships, I wish we would be more aware of this kind of clue. I know many people think "love me, love my cat" is a simplistic view. But sometimes a cliche' is true even if it is old!

[ August 19, 2001: Message edited by: TheAntiPam ]