Female cats are brutal. I refuse to own one. I've had a string of neutered males, who've been wonderful company over the years. But the gals...noooooo thank you.
If that sounds too harsh, I'll explain. (Supposedly), the males trend toward bonding to one person, while the females tend to bond to families. Since I live alone, me and the guys become great friends. In fact, my current Maine coon, will walk on a leash until he sees another person, then he freaks out. Other than at the vets office, I haven't seen anyone who he'll let near him! Got him @ 1 year, he's 3 1/2 now...