A MAN, A WOMAN, AND A CAT: STAGES IN A RELATIONSHIP

At the beginning of a relationship... Woman: Darling, I'd like you to meet my cat. Man: Uh, hi. Nice kitty.  (under his breath: Ugh. I hate cats.)   As the relationship progresses... Woman: Dear, I get the impression that you don't like my cat. Man: That's ridiculous. I love Poopsie. (under his breath:  This cat is ruining our relationship.) As the relationship reaches a more stable level... Woman: Oh, Poopsie looks just so cute sitting there on your lap. Man: (Darn thing's shedding all over my new suit.)  Well, I guess she's not so bad. Later... Woman: I swear, you like that cat more than you like me. Man: You know that's not true.  I can't help it if she follows me around all the time.  The final stages... Man: Honey, have you seen my cat anywhere? Woman: What do you mean, your cat?

WELL.. "COMMUNITY PROPERTY" CAT, MAYBE??