Simple... when you're listening just tell your wife to go to her room and the cat will follow. You can try asking nicely first but if that doesn't work just put your foot down. You're the "man," right?
S/N ratio vs. dishes and stupid cats.
Anybody else find all their informed decisions and money spent on component selection for that elusive synergy squandered by hungry whiny cats and the sound of kitchen cleaning in the background? I really appreciate it when my wife cleans up but the soundstage completely collapses when she runs the disposer.