u/Essex_Bitch

So when I first got my fold he was defo my cat. He followed me, always came to me for cuddles and was really playful. He is now six months and I feel I have a teenager on my hands. Very rarely he might rub round my toes or let me stroke him but he never sits with me or comes up on the bed. He pushes me away or runs away when I approach. If he does let me stroke him he doesn’t purr very much. I’ve tried to respect his space, use treat’s etc but unfortunately due to a fluffy butt I do sometimes have to clean and groom him so I have no choice but to enter his space. He does still run to the door when I come in but then runs away from me so he must still have some connection. Has anyone else experienced this and do they grow out of it. I’m trying so hard to let him be but he really seems to hate me sometimes. Just to add he does outdoors, supervised, but loves to spend time exploring and finding holes to hide. Has the garden experience contributed to this ?? Any advice welcome.