Life happens, you wont always be able to play. I'm married, two kids, full time demanding job. There are time when I could play that all I want to do is veg.
Sorry to hear about your cat. I love cats. Rather have a cat than a dog. I love dogs, just that having a dog is like having another child not to mention the little land mines they leave in your yard. Cats?. Independant attitude ridden little beasts.