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-Until he’s used to you, it’s better to leave him alone. You’ll probably want to comfort and take care of him, but as long as he’s still afraid of you, your presence is just one more thing to fear. Stay distant, yet caring for at least a couple months, providing basic care without trying to get in his space or force him to open up. The more you press, the more he’ll close up and hide.
-Once he does trust you to some degree, you can get closer, but never force anything that he doesn’t want. Ask permission, pay attention to his body language, and do not get closer or more aggressive than he admits to wanting. If you startle him, it will push back your progress by weeks, so take it slow and make sure he’s actually okay with what you do.
-Finally, when he’s truly comfortable with your presence, feel free to coddle him to the max. All the attention, nice food, and pretty things you can give him will be extremely welcome, and he turns horribly needy once he knows you’re someone he can trust. Take new things slowly, still, and pay attention to what scares him, and he’ll eventually relax.
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