Getting a 2nd cat - good idea?

[amplify]

The Chinese symbol for prosperity is two cats under one roof. Ok I made that up, but I like cats.

[cbloom]

OP, get another cat. Having just one cat in an apartment = borderline cruelty to animals. They'll be much happier and healthier with a compadre.

[tuq]

Caldarooni,

Good point, but obviously getting any pet is rooted in self-interest (excepting possibly those crazy spinster broads who get like 12 cats who piss all over her place while she lives alone and hasn't had sex since the Nixon administration...they reek of "ooh don't kill the cat I'll take it, it's as desperately needy as I am!" Plus, it's a well-known fact that single chicks with multiple cats are psycho). I didn't consider that mine could possibly be so much happier with a companion. Luckily he's young enough that I can hopefully get him a friend.

[illeagle]

My friend has two mature cats, one male and one female. They pretty much avoid each other. Rarely do I see them playing with each other. They get along peacably though.

The female cat is very vocal and affectionate, even with new people.