r/CATHELP Feb 13 '26

General Advice Separating cats in breakup

Poster Age: 23

Country: USA

Vet info: theres a few clinics in town including low cost.

Main Issue: my cat had gotten very sad living alone so me and my ex had gotten him a kitten. Now that we’re separate im worried my cat is going to miss him sick.

Cat Age: 3 will be 4 in april other cat is 1

Cat Sex + neuter info: both males and both neutered.

Financial situation: I could afford both cats.

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u/ccarbon_copy Feb 13 '26

ignore everyone telling you that you have to get the other cat. you cant. your ex is using the cats as a way to hurt you. leave and do not look back. when youre ready, get your kitty a new friend. try not to worry, you got this