Survey on 'Cat-Type Girlfriends' Reveals 60.00% of Men Find Them Attractive; 'Affectionate with Trusted Partners' Tops Romantic Tendencies at 68.00% (Happymail Survey)

Happymail (Happy), a dating and matchmaking app/service operated by Aibec Corporation (headquartered in Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture) with over 35 million cumulative users (※1), conducted a questionnaire survey targeting 100 adult men and 100 adult women who consider their personality 'cat-like,' totaling 200 participants, on the topic of 'cat-type girlfriends.'

※1: As of June 2024

This survey collected and analyzed responses on the following topics:

● The appeal of cat-type women

● Characteristics of cat-type girlfriends

● Romantic tendencies

● Dating experience

● Key points for building a good relationship

Based on the responses from 200 participants—adult men and women identifying as 'cat-type'—this press release reveals insights into the traits, romantic tendencies, and relationship dynamics of cat-type girlfriends.

Detailed survey data and chart materials are available on the dedicated webpage below for use as reference material in news reporting and article creation.

▼ Survey Results Special Page

https://happymail.co.jp/happylife/characteristic/cat-type-girlfriend/

1. 60.00% of Men Find 'Cat-Type Women' Attractive (100 adult men surveyed)

When asked, 'Do you find cat-type women attractive as romantic partners?' the most common response was 'somewhat attractive,' with 50 men (50.00%).

Combined with 'very attractive' (10 men, 10.00%), a total of 60 men (60.00%) expressed feeling attracted.

On the other hand, 36 men (36.00%) answered 'not very attractive,' and 4 men (4.00%) answered 'not attractive,' indicating that about 40% of men do not find them attractive.

【Breakdown (number/percentage)】

● Very attractive: 10 men (10.00%)

● Somewhat attractive: 50 men (50.00%)

● Not very attractive: 36 men (36.00%)

● Not attractive: 4 men (4.00%)

2. 'Enjoys Spending Time Alone' is the Top Trait at 80.00% (100 adult women surveyed / multiple responses allowed)

When asked, 'Which personality traits or behaviors apply to you?' among 100 adult women who identify as cat-type, 'enjoys spending time alone' was the most common response, with 80 women (80.00%).

This was followed by 'clear likes and dislikes' (56 women, 56.00%) and 'attitude changes drastically depending on mood' (54 women, 54.00%).

These results indicate that cat-type women tend to prioritize their own emotions and pace and are less likely to conform to others.

【Breakdown (number/percentage)】

● Enjoys spending time alone: 80 women (80.00%)

● Clear likes and dislikes: 56 women (56.00%)

● Attitude changes drastically depending on mood: 54 women (54.00%)

● Lives freely and spontaneously: 51 women (51.00%)

● Doesn't talk much about themselves: 42 women (42.00%)

● Tends to feel lonely: 32 women (32.00%)

● Curious and inquisitive: 27 women (27.00%)

3. Romantic Tendency: 'Affectionate with Trusted Partners' is Most Common at 68.00% (100 adult women surveyed / multiple responses allowed)

When asked, 'Which of the following apply to you in romantic relationships?' the most common response was 'affectionate with those I've opened up to,' with 68 women (68.00%).

This was followed by 'dislike being possessive' (60 women, 60.00%) and 'take time to become close with the opposite sex' (42 women, 42.00%).

These results show that while cat-type women become affectionate with those they trust, they tend to take time to build relationships.

【Breakdown (number/percentage)】

● Affectionate with trusted partners: 68 women (68.00%)

● Dislike being possessive: 60 women (60.00%)

● Take time to become close with the opposite sex: 42 women (42.00%)

● Not a romantic idealist: 37 women (37.00%)

● Easily jealous: 31 women (31.00%)

4. 42.00% of Men Have Dated a Cat-Type Woman (100 adult men surveyed)

When asked, 'Have you ever dated a cat-type woman?' 42 men (42.00%) answered 'yes,' while 58 men (58.00%) answered 'no.'

While dating cat-type women is relatively common, it does not reach a majority, suggesting the difficulty in building such relationships.

【Breakdown (number/percentage)】

● Yes: 42 men (42.00%)

● No: 58 men (58.00%)

5. Key to a Good Relationship: 'Avoid Possessiveness' is Most Important (42 men with dating experience / multiple responses allowed)

Among the 42 men who have dated a cat-type woman, when asked, 'What is important for building a good relationship?' the most common response was 'don't be possessive,' with 25 men.

This was followed by 'accept their affection when shown' (23 men), and 'don't rush when they act aloof' and 'maintain an appropriate distance' (19 men each).

These results indicate that 'distance' and 'acceptance' are crucial in relationships with cat-type women.

【Breakdown (number)】

● Don't be possessive: 25 men

● Accept their affection when shown: 23 men

● Don't rush when they act aloof: 19 men

● Maintain an appropriate distance: 19 men

● Don't impose personal rules: 17 men

● Be empathetic to their feelings: 15 men

● Go on private dates: 3 men

6. Approaches Men Take That Cat-Type Women Appreciate (Open-ended responses)

When asked, 'What approaches from men have made you happy?' among 100 cat-type women, responses indicated a preference for actions that respect their personal pace.

【Selected Open-ended Responses】

I was happy when someone flexibly adjusted their schedule to match my moody nature.

I appreciated small, thoughtful gestures, like remembering my preferences or things I mentioned before.

When someone approaches too aggressively, I want to pull away, so I find men who calmly and gradually close the distance more attractive.

I'm drawn to people who never dismiss what I say and always listen with empathy.

Since I dislike aggressive advances, I appreciate when men don't push for dates but instead follow my pace.

These responses suggest that cat-type women feel more at ease with natural relationship-building that respects their pace, rather than one-sided approaches.

In particular, showing support while maintaining an appropriate distance—without overstepping—is more likely to foster positive feelings.

Summary of Survey Results

The survey revealed the following key points:

● 60.00% of men find cat-type women attractive

● The top trait is 'enjoys spending time alone' at 80.00%

● Romantic tendency: 'affectionate with trusted partners' at 68.00%

● 42.00% have dating experience with cat-type women

● For a good relationship, 'avoid possessiveness' and 'maintain distance' are important

● Cat-type women tend to appreciate natural approaches that respect their personal pace

Detailed data and visual materials from this survey are available on the dedicated webpage below.

They can also be used as reference material for news reporting and article creation.

▼ Survey Results Special Page

https://happymail.co.jp/happylife/characteristic/cat-type-girlfriend/