'Somewhere along the road, she learnt the word kiss': Six years of affection taught Xilo to interrupt every kiss, no matter who it was meant for

Sarah Brown • Writer and Editor

Jan 17, 2026 7:00 PM EST

Some cats want treats or toys. Xilo wants kisses, and she wants them immediately from whoever is closest.

Xilo has spent six years perfecting her love language, and it is very clear: kisses are not optional. What started as affectionate head bunts turned into a full-blown smooch routine, complete with kissy noises, verbal cues, and zero concept of personal space. Somewhere along the way, she connected the sound of a kiss with her favorite reward and decided it applied to everyone, everywhere, at all times.

Now the word "kiss" or even a tiny smooch noise sends her sprinting across the room like she's been summoned. Movies, conversations, hangouts with friends, it doesn't matter. If lips touch or a sound is made, Xilo appears, ready to plant her forehead directly into someone's face. If she can't reach, she will climb. If she didn't hear it from her hooman, she will still investigate. This cat runs a very strict affection-based operation.

The problem, of course, is that not everyone can handle surprise face-first cat affection, especially someone with allergies. As cute as her enthusiasm is, Xilo may need to learn that kisses are a by-appointment-only situation. That doesn't mean taking away her favorite thing forever, just redirecting it so she doesn't smooch-bomb innocent bystanders.

Luckily, Xilo is clearly smart, motivated, and extremely kiss-driven. With a little patience, some new cues, and maybe a replacement routine, she can learn when kisses are welcome and when they are not. She's not being naughty, she's just very committed to love. And honestly, that's a pretty good problem to have.

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Honestly, this is the kind of “problem” every pawrent secretly wants. A cat who loves affection so much she launches herself into every kissy moment is peak kitty behavior. Sure, it takes a little management, but having a cat that’s this loving and eager to be included is a gift. Many cats barely tolerate attention, and here’s Xilo demanding it nonstop. That’s a very good problem to have.
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With a little redirection, she’ll figure it out in no time. Cats are surprisingly good at learning boundaries when the cues are consistent. She can still get all her kisses from her favorite person while learning that some humans are off-limits. It doesn’t mean taking away affection, just guiding it to the right place. Xilo already knows the routine, she just needs a small update to the rules.
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Honestly, the only real solution here might be a tinfoil suit for the roommate. If it crinkles, shines, or feels weird, Xilo will probably rethink her life choices immediately. No face access, no surprise kisses, no dramatic launches. Is it practical? Not at all. Is it funny and oddly convincing? Absolutely. Sometimes you don’t solve the cat problem, you just confuse the cat enough to move on.
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