[header] How to make your cat love you [title] Treat cats as independent animals. [step] Even though cats really need your care, they have a strong need for independence and personal space. While cats enjoy being stroked, they are not always interested in interaction with people. 
If you strike a healthy balance between playing with your cat and giving it alone time, your cat will love you more. [substeps] One of the biggest mistakes pet owners make is to treat cats like dogs.