De-Needy Your Cat

If you don't want your cat in your face at all hours, try these suggestions:

1. See your veterinarian to rule out any medical problems.
   
   
2. Differentiate needy from demanding.
   
   
3. Look in the mirror to discover who created this monster, then:
   
   
4. Don't respond to demands you find obnoxious or overbearing.
   
   
5. Don't be a pushover.
   
   
6. Be like a cat: a bit aloof, a bit indifferent.
   
   
7. Practice a gentle form of "tough love." Just don't give the cat so much attention.
   
   
8. Bring home another cat. A lot of needy behavior is just boredom. An appropriate companion could solve your problem.