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I'm so sorry for your loss...I can't even imagine losing a companion of 20 years like that and how incredibly difficult that must be. And it's nice to know that I'm not alone in struggling with this. Hopefully with time both of us will come to bond with our new roommates in the same way as our...

Thanks so much for the advice, I'll keep trying. I guess I'll just have to wait and see how things evolve. He's constantly rubbing the side of his face against my legs (he walks by and sort of quickly tilts his head to do that)...I'm not sure if it's a sign of affection or if he's just trying...

I know this is true and I guess this is my worry. I would be so sad if this is what our relationship turned out to be. If I could get a second cat (one who was cuddlier) maybe it wouldn't be so bad, but my current guy needs to be an only cat.

I can definitely try talking to him more! I also tried brushing and I think he really enjoys it. I had previously tried a furminator brush which he didn't like at all, but this time I tried brushing him very gently a wooden paddle brush. Pretty much right away he closed his eyes and looked...

I really hope so. I know I need to just give it time, and I'll try to be patient. Thanks so much for the listening and support :)

Thanks so much for your help. I've been trying to ignore him unless he comes to me, but if anything he's become more distant the longer I've done that. But initially I noticed that he seemed more comfortable sitting right next to me when I was sleeping or just waking up. So I thought maybe he...

Hi, thanks so much for your help. I think it's definitely possible that he's picking up on my stress/sadness - hopefully this will ease with time. I do really hope that he feels safe and secure here. He walks around with his tail up all the time so I think he's feeling confident. He was at the...

I forgot to mention that I've tried doing slow blinks with him...a few times in the beginning that's what seemed to prompt him to come sit next to me, but now he just turns his head and looks away. I've also never raised my voice at him or "punished" him in any way whatsoever, so I really can't...

Hi everyone. I was hoping for some advice. I recently lost my cat to cancer in a very traumatic way. He was young and I was very bonded to him - I loved him like a child honestly. It's been incredibly difficult. Things just felt so empty and so I eventually brought home another cat. He's a 5...