@cosmopolitan: Every version of the “lonely single cat lady” dig has almost entirely lost its belittling punch. After all, is it not sadder and lonelier to settle for a relationship that depletes your time and energy? There’s power in investing your attention elsewhere and choosing to pour your love into an animal that won’t embarrass you or take advantage of your domestic labor. What we found when talking to single women, including the 13 women pictured here, is a deep respect for personal agency. Their time and emotional energy are theirs to allocate, and they can choose to pour themselves entirely into whatever they so wish—their jobs, their friends, and even their beloved cats. See more images and read more at the link in bio. #catlady #catsoftiktok #jinkxmonsoon #briannachickenfry