I think my cat likes my partner more. What should I do?
The signs that a cat likes you are fairly obvious. Here’s how to strengthen your bond with a pet if you think they prefer your partner more
My boyfriend and I moved in together last April. To be more precise, my boyfriend, my dog and I moved in together. Cleo and I had already spent seven years living together, supporting each other through several cross-country moves, napping together and cuddling when one of us felt sad. Cleo loves my boyfriend very much, but ultimately she is mine and I am hers.
Then, in January, we got a cat named Blue. She’s beautiful, loving, hilarious and perfect in every way. But suddenly, my boyfriend and I were on the same level – the cat had no prior allegiance to either of us. A few weeks after we got her, I voiced my concern. “I think she likes you better,” I said sadly as Blue busily kneaded his thigh. “Really? I was thinking she likes you more,” he said, also kind of sad.
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