'He has transformed into a full time cuddle monster': After years of keeping his distance, a senior cat learns the joy of nose rubs and becomes the sweetest cuddly companion

A senior cat discovering a new form of affection at seventeen is already adorable, but this story takes it to another level. For most of his life, this gentleman feline kept love at arm's length. He was the classic "admire me from afar" cat, the kind who allowed exactly three pats and then stared in quiet judgment when humans misunderstood his mysterious limits. But somewhere over the last few months, something melted in his old heart. Now he's a full-time cuddlebug, happily snoozing on his human's chest, shoulder, and even their head like a slightly heavy, occasionally snoring hat.

The real magic, though, happened during one of his signature dramatic sneezing fits. On a whim, his human gave his little nose a gentle rub… and it unlocked an entirely new love language. He looked stunned, licked their hand, slow-blinked the softest eye kisses, and basically turned his human into emotional soup. After seventeen years, he finally realized nose rubs are wonderful.

Now he's making up for lost time, soaking up affection like it's his brand-new hobby. He curls in closer, purrs louder, and treats every cuddle as if he's just discovered love all over again. For a cat who once kept his guard sky-high, this late-in-life softness feels extra special.

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