Thats what people say who can't get a cat to like them.
I've got two cats that like me here in this apartment (two of two). Well, I can't swear they aren't playing one hell of a devious long-con hell bent on mutilating me, because they are of that type.
Or they are utterly retarded, like... no brains - I do suspect this one more based on most actions, but they could be skilled artists, a master of their game.
They have claws, so sometimes their playfulness pisses me the hell off (I come from a world of dogs - I am of the belief: draw blood, you aren't going to be alive much longer).
Sometimes I think there is intent, which does aggravate me furiously - there does seem to be memory of me being the one to punish or yell at them most. But dammit, the roommate who owns them can't raise strong-willed animals, or at least cats.
No matter how much water, canned air, and throwing/shoving off things I give these bastards, they continue to do that which they have been repeatedly told not to. I've done it every positive and every negative way I can think of, short of physical harm.
But they'll just as often wine to be given my attention, and love to climb into my lap or on my chest. At first I shunned this greatly (but made eye contact with them often - not ignoring them) because I'm slightly allergic and if I touch my eye at all, ugh. My eyes vary a lot, for various reasons most likely controlled by dry eye syndrome, so I can't tell if just being around them for awhile does any harm. That said, I've since accepted them rubbing on the legs (for a few moments) and petting/rubbing behind/around their ears (found their spots! ha) - I just wash my hands afterwards.
I still don't really "like" them as pets. I appreciate, respect, and like them for being animals - and try to keep them in good spirits and health as I feel part of the roommate and pet relationship should go (can't have one master and other people who don't raise them at all - mixed response to their behavior, at least for dogs, will make things worse for everyone).
But will I ever, ever, personally adopt and raise any number of cats? Hell no. Their personality and social behavior (or lack their of) leaves a lot to be desired.
Dogs do have an unfair advantage in that I've gotten to know them for my whole life and have become pretty good with controlling behavior and forming strong bonds with many dogs. Bonds are entirely different with dogs, however, and the kind of pet relationship I'd rather have.