Getting a friend for my cat?

Hello guys, first of all I apologize if this is not the right section for this thread, but I figured it falls under the behavior category.

Now, the issue.

I have rescued a kitten about 8 months, he is 10 months old. He's very sweet and loving but very playful and energetic. He loves to play, chase, but also gets bored easily with toys, so I always need to find different things to keep him interested and satisfied. I want to mention this is not an issue, as almost anything in the house can be turned into a cat toy (not talking about dangerous things)

A couple of days ago my husband asked if we should get another cat to keep our kitten company and give him a play companion.

As wonderful as it sounds, I do not want to make a mistake. So, my question is - should we get a second cat or not?

How will my kitten be affected about this? Do cats get less affectionate towards their owner? They start hanging out together and ignore the owner? The only comparison I have is two parrots my parents have, when it was just one he was very loving and attached to them, but when they bought the second parrot to keep the first one company when they were not at home, eventually they got close and they were not affectionate as much towards my parents as when it was just one. It's probably silly, but I'm asking if this could happen with a cat? My kitten is very loving, and loves to cuddle and sit in my lap, and knead me, and I'd be sad to see that go just because of another cat. Can my kitten consider I betrayed him by getting another cat and grow affectionate towards my husband rather than me? As for now, he's showing more affection to me and is attached to me more than my husband. It's not selfishness, but my husband loves animals as long as they love me - if it makes sense

On the other hand, would they get along? What if they hate each other? What if the new cat is aggressive, can it influence the current cats behavior which is rather calm? Can an another cat influence other behaviors? Maybe the new cat is rebel, and it poops outside the litter, so if they both start to do it? Would it be an issue with which cat is more dominant?

I want to mention I've never had two cats at the same time. I've had cats before, and I know behaviors are so different. That's why I'm worried about how two different behaviors will get along.

My current cat is a male. It's not yet neutered as it's only 10 months, but as soon as it's needed he's gonna get neutered.

Any advices and suggestions are very helpful right now.

Thank you so much!

Cats do often enjoy the company of other cats, yet it also depends on the temperment of the cats.  Cats are very territorial by nature and learning to share their space can be difficult.  Some cats will easily adjust and others can take a very long time.  Yet, if you follow proper cat to cat introductions, the process can go smoothly.  The biggest mistake people make is rushing the process.  We all want our cats to be buddies and when we near the end of the process, we tend to get lax.  This is where it really back fires. 

I brought a feral/stray cat into my home 2 years ago.  I followed the intro process, but rushed the last steps.  It backfired and it ending up taking one solid year for the cats to adjust to each other.  Now 2 years later they are best buddies.  Was it worth it, definitely.  Was it hard, yes very hard.  It took daily work and lots of time.

A few items that can help:  Feliway plug ins are very helpful.  You will need a few of them.  One in the room where the new cat will be for awhile and another in the space where the resident cat spends most of his/her time.  You will want to be sure that both cats are spayed/neutered.  This will help greatly with their behavior. 

Here are a few articles and a video on intros.  Bringing another cat into the home is very joyous, but take the time to learn the intro process, take it slowly and all will be fine.

http://www.thecatsite.com/a/the-ultimate-yet-simplified-guide-to-introducing-cats

http://www.catbehaviorassociates.com/a-simple-little-trick-to-use-during-new-cat-introductions/

http://www.aspca.org/pet-care/virtual-pet-behaviorist/cat-behavior/introducing-your-cat-new-cat

http://jacksongalaxy.com/2010/10/01/cat-to-cat-introductions/

We wondered about taking in a 2nd cat so ours would have a friend.  He was always trying to 'meet' the neighborhood ferals either through the screened in windows or out on his leash.  My husband did not want a 2nd cat but his reasons were bogus!  So we fostered a cat to see how it would be to have two cats.  the cats got along so well we adopted our foster cat.  We have had Fluff for 4 1/2 months.  My Cat From Hell had been doing a marathon on cats who didn't get along! LOL

I don't know about losing affection, our 1st cat doesn't cuddle and fluffy is still coming into her own.    The kittens are 6 months apart in age and male and female.  I wanted a dsh male for the 2nd cat but Fluffy won us over.  Personality wise the cats are very different.  Eclipse was quiet, Fluffy is a talker; He likes to play w/balls and she likes stuffed catnip toys; he is a meat guy and she prefers fish.   Eclipse was just shy of a year when she came.  Some days I have 2 cats following me around and some days none.  They play chase and groom each other and sometimes lie on our bed together and other times they are off on their own.

This is my experience I hope it helps you a little.  I do recommend fostering.