(Male/25/DC) I'm a cat and a dog person but living on my own means I can't really do a dog, especially a bigger one. I'm moving to a new place that'll let me get a pet and I want a cat but when I mentioned it to my friend he said don't do it. He said it'd torpedo my chances. I've learned to take his advice with a grain of salt so I'm asking here. Should I avoid getting a cat?

A little more about my personality: I'm quiet and not interested in getting into the whole PUA thing. I'm looking for a real relationship. I've also not had much luck, I had one date that went ok (neither of us were attracted) but that was it.