I'm trying hard to live by Cat Principles. 1- I am glorious above all things 2- Eat when hungry, sleep sleepy, play bored 3- Affection is given and received on my terms only mine 4- Show displeasure clearly. 5- NO 6- Demand the you want. If they aren't given, demand them again, but louder this time. 7- are touched don't want be, say so. continue touch you, make bleed.