My whole family fights to sit on it, even our large cat. Hubby fell right to sleep in it (he was "just resting his eyes"). The massage is a bit more of a loud jiggle, but I still enjoy it. The heat is amazing. I love that the cupholders are lower than the arm rest (I don't knock my drinks all the time)! It's a great compact recliner that looks like it will hold up better than I expected.