I have had my cat Lucifer for about 2 months now. During most of this time he has been very affectionate. He used to greet me at the door. He also slept on my pillow every night. He would also constantly suck my ears, which was annoying.

Recently I brought home a stray kitten I found. The two of them have become very close very quickly. They are always sitting or playing together. Of course I am happy that they are getting along, but I am also somewhat upset because Lucifer never pays attention to me anymore.

He will no longer play with me and although he sleeps on my bed he now sleeps at the end with the kitten. He also rarely sucks at my ears anymore. When I pick him up he doesn't purr and he just wants down. As much as I am happy he likes his new friend I am afraid his aloofness towards me is going to last forever. Any advice on how to bring the old Lucifer back? Has anyone else experienced this problem?