Another my cat hates me post
I'm an adult and I live at home with my mom and 14 year old sister. My mom bought us a tortie last month, and she has settled in very well. She is attached to my mom like Velcro and my mom doesn't really like cats. We made the deal I would fully care for the cat and I do. I give her food, water, treats and clean her litter box but she is still attached to my mom and she also really likes my sister. She even likes my mom's boyfriend that comes over 3 times a week. Me on the other hand, if I try to gently pet her she will get up and sit back down out of arms reach immediately. If I try to play with her using toys she tries to get them away from me where I can't reach them.
2 of my best friends in the past had cats that absolutely loved me, but this one doesn't. She will roam every room in the house except for the 2nd living room that I sit in. She avoids it like it smells (its not dirty). I'm just wondering if anyone has any lesser known tips on how to help her like me. Ive done basic research and made sure I'm not doing anything that would cause her to be stressed or uncomfortable with me. She just simply doesn't like me. She also meows if I walk into the room.
I will continue to care for her even if she doesn't like me, but I'm still very sad about it because my childhood dream has turned into a let down. I am open to any advice or suggestions