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Rigby used to run to the door before I left every morning. And used to sleep with me more often. Now, he's just over 2 years old and more independent. He was always my affectionate one and Isabella was a scardy-cat. He now sleeps in what used to be Isabella's spot in an alcove. And goes back to bed before I leave in the morning, no longer running towards the door when I unlock it to leave... Actually, he seems more excited when my boyfriend visits than he is with me. Is this a male bonding thing?
Why's my boy seem so distant? Is he mad at me? Just curious

When I first got Bentley he used to follow me around EVERYWHERE, even into the bathroom...it was like having a puppy...if I was eating he was in my plate, sat outside the shower, slept on my head, if I was sitting he was on my lap...when we added a second cat he instantly became less needy...I was sad and thought I had ruined him...but then I started to realize he still did things just with me...like he will only sleep at night snuggled up under my chin, or on my pillow...now that he is 4...today actually (Happy Birthday Bentley)...he is sort of like a ghost, I trip over Fin all the time...but hardley see Bentley around...but the minute I call him he is right there...and when guests come over he comes to see who's there...

So, I'm sure Rigby still loves his mommy just as much and will show you in his special ways too...

Happy Birthday Bentley!!! Yes, Rigby was the same in the beginning. All over me.I thought I'd have to strap him to my back! I too wondered if I had ruined him or he was mad I got a 2nd cat or even a boyfriend. Every once in a while, he still kneads my tummy, but not as much as before. I think he likes Isabella, since he's always cleaning her, so he can't be too mad. Rigby comes out too for guests and food, and when I call his name (that always impresses me). I was just curious since I thought boy Tonks were supposed to be super affectionate, and if I had upsest him in some way...

Happy Birthday from the 3 of us, too Bentley!!!

I think Rigby is probably just going through a phase. Emily does that. I had just gotten her past the "Eddie won't let me in the bedroom, much less on the bed" phase and all was back to normal. Then, all of a sudden she decides she wants to sleep in the kitty bed in the office.

She'll come up and check in at some point during the night, then head back downstairs. And, sometime early this morning, Eddie apparently decided to join her.

So, I got up catless today.

Last time they decided they needed a change of scenery I found them asleep in the guest room.

Carol, Emily, & Eddie

>>Happy Birthday Bentley!!! Yes, Rigby was the same in the beginning. All over me.I thought I'd have to strap him to my back! I too wondered if I had ruined him or he was mad I got a 2nd cat or even a boyfriend. Every once in a while, he still kneads my tummy, but not as much as before. I think he likes Isabella, since he's always cleaning her, so he can't be too mad. Rigby comes out too for guests and food, and when I call his name (that always impresses me). I was just curious since I thought boy Tonks were supposed to be super affectionate, and if I had upsest him in some way...

I don't think you're beiing dissed. Cats are like that. Liat is usually very affectionate, but sometimes she gets an independent attitude.
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Terry, confused human companion of Liat.