I had wanted a cat for a LONG time. My son had a friend with a Psycho Kitty that loved to attack people on the head from behind. He had convinced himself that he didn't like cats and was adament about not having one.
A lady at work had a nice adult female longhair that she needed to find a good home. There was another lady who was 'thinking' about it. I took her picture home with me and talked to my son. He liked the idea that this cat was very calm and gentle. So he said it might be OK if we got her...but, of course the lady decided at the last minute to say OK.
I still wanted a cat...BAD! So I asked Rich, my son, if he would just go look at the kitties to adopt at Petco.
So he did.
And he said he liked Julie...so I ran and adopted her before he could think about it. Got her bed, food, toys, litterbox and home we went.
At first he didn't like it that I went ahead and got her right then and there. But now he really loves her! He didn't know he liked cats until he lived with one. Thats all it takes. Here is her 'little girl' pic:

And 'Big Girl' Julie:

Notice she is snuggling in Rich's arm.