“Cats follow a philosophy of life that could be summed up in a few words: eat, play, sleep, look out for their comfort, and do only that which pleases them…Cats have a lifestyle that allows them to live without stress, for cats have a single priority: their wellbeing.,” - Stéphane Garnier, How to Think Like a Cat
Cats are very independent animals, and their happiness and decisions are based on their own well-being, rather than the opinions of others. As an owner, you cannot force a cat to do something if it doesn't want to do it.