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SeaThreePeeO · #1 (**permalink**) 18-05-2009, 01:31 PM

I know it is early days and Charlie has only been with us since Wednesday last week. But I can shake the feeling that I have damaged what little relationship with Thomas.

To give you an idea of the relationship we had:

Thomas rarely come to me or showed affection. The only times he would actively seek me out (if he wasn't trying to detach a limb from me) was if he wanted feeding or letting in or out. Eventually I accepted Thomas's terms and we bumped along.

But I had always wanted that lap cat, the main reason for offering Charlie a home.

However since Charlie's arrival Thomas is no longer speaking to me and will only look at me to glare evils. He won't come if I call (even for dinner) but he's still eating and doing his usual things. In fact he's actually started playing with Charlies toys. In the 4 years we've had Thomas and the numerous birthday and Christmas present toys he has never shown an interest in them.

My mother is of the opinion that Thomas is sulking and will get over it eventually. But it doesn't make me feel any less guilty.