If you've spent a lot of time with cats, you've likely seen their human preferences in action. My best friend and his husband, for example, had two cats, and each had obvious preferences not only for the two of them but also for all the people in their large friend group. Whenever I'd come over, one would be in my lap making biscuits the minute I sat down, while the other didn't care whether I lived or died, and honestly seemed to hope it was the latter. But she LOVED our other friend Jen because she also seemed to just hate men in general, despite having two dads; cats are nothing if not enigmatic! Cat expert and feline content creator @Prideofkittycats (who doesn't reveal her first or last name) says none of this is mere luck of the draw. Just like us humans, cats have a sort of mental list of red and green flags they look for that determine who they gravitate toward most. And especially if you're new to the cat life, it can provide a useful guide on how to get into your cat's good graces. Cats who act like total divas usually pick their favorite person for a few funny reasons: 1. Who provides the best and most consistent care "Cats often choose their favorite person based on who provides the most consistent care, affection, and attention," the expert said, which is really a no-brainer. Cats, like all animals, are creatures of habit , so to speak, and whoever is the guy or ga