Cats are known to be mysterious creatures with independent and sometimes rude personalities. It is common among pet owners who own cats to joke that their cats don't seem to care about their owners most of the time but still demand their love, food, and attention whenever they want. This is somehow puzzling since people wonder how their cats can simultaneously hate and love them at different times. It is important to understand that cats are different from humans and even other animals like dogs when it comes to showing their love and affection.
One of the major reasons why cats tend to ignore their owners is their independent nature. Unlike other animals like dogs, which were domesticated to work with humans, cats are independent animals that were never meant to work with humans. In the wild, cats are independent animals that can only survive alone. This is the reason why they don't feel the need to stick with their owners at all times.