He has you wrapped around his little paw, doesn't he? I've never had this problem becuase I've never given my cats a choice (unless they truly don't seem to like it, and when that happens they rarely cry for more, they just walk away from it). My mom, however, had a houseful of bratty cats (I'm not saying your smashing guy is, but hers were). It started when they began to realize that she would do anything they wanted, and after while they seemed to forget what it was they really wanted! My best advice is to give him no choices - offer one thing and one thing only. I would choose whatever there is that you know he likes. It'll be tough for you becuase he will try his best to make you feel guilty, but cats can and will manipulate you just like a spoiled child, so you have to harden up and practice a little tough love. Or, you can keep letting him manipulate you!

[This message has been edited by 4 feline house (edited June 09, 2001).]