The stereotypical “cat lady” is one of pop culture’s most bizarre characters — and easiest punching bags. She’s “The Simpsons” recurring character Eleanor Abernathy, a reclusive resident of ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Mark Travers writes about the world of psychology. Imagine a dimly lit room with shelves full of old stuff and worn-out furniture ...

The never-ending comments (appearing largely to emanate from the Men Go Their Own Way subreddit, a community which is "forging our own identities and paths to self-defined success; cutting through ...

Spoilers ahead for Dollface. When a woman faces a breakup and contemplates the prospect of being single forever, a common stereotype is that she'll become a sad, lonely "cat lady." But Dollface shows ...

"You must be a cat lady, Ms. Kaytee," the student said to me through laughter. I was working in a school, and had popped into one of the classrooms to assist with a project. This student who had just ...

There’s long been a common misconception about cat enthusiasts, and women who like cats in particular. Perhaps an image of someone with 20 cats surrounded by litter and kibble lingers in your mind, ...