I have had 2 indoor-only cats. The first was afraid of almost everything, so wanting to go outside was not an issue. My current cat is more adventurous and would love to get out, if only I didn't block the escape routes, oh noes! On the whole, I think cats aren't too much work (kittens, otoh, can be); you just have to be ready to dispense food on a regular basis, clean out the litter box, and pet as required (cats differ as to how much/what kind of petting is necessary). Aside from being warm and furry, they provide an excellent excuse for talking out loud to yourself. *g*