10 Signs That Your Cat Actually Loves You

Many people often thought cats as aloof and independent animals, especially those who do not have cats as their companion, but cat owners knows well that their adorable feline friends can be just as clingy and loving as dogs. But sometimes it can be difficult to tell whether a cat is showing their affectionate side or not.

In this article, we are going to find out many ways that cats are actually showing you their act of love and affection. We will examine cats body language, greetings, their tail positions, eye contact, greeting, even biting when it comes to showing affection. By the end of this article you will be able to tell when and how is your adorable companion are showing their loves for you.

Here's 10 Signs that your cats are showing you their love and affection:

1. Bunting: Cats rub their heads and cheeks against their owners as a sign of affection and marking them as their own.
2. Purring: Cats purr when they're happy and content, which is a sign of affection.
3. Love bites: Cats may give gentle nibbles as a sign of affection.
4. Sitting on your lap: Cats may sit on their owners' laps as a sign of affection and wanting to be close to them
5. Showing excitement when you come home: Cats may show excitement and greet their owners when they come home by meowing at you with their exited tails as a sign of affection and wanting to be close to them.
6. Social rolling: Cats roll over and expose their bellies as a sign of trust and affection.
7. Slow blinking: Cats will slowly blink their eyes at their owners as a sign of trust and affection. Also you could slowly blink back at them to show them that you trust and loves them. 
8. Following you around: Cats may follow their owners around the house as a sign of affection and wanting to be close to them.
9. Responding to their name: Cats may respond to their name as a sign of affection and recognition of their owner. As a study shows that cat could recognize the name that their owner calls them.
10. Bringing you "gifts": Cats may bring their owners small animals or toys as a sign of affection. This is also a form of taking care of you by giving you their "prey"

According to modkat.com, cats and humans can bond in love, and while cats are known for being more cautious, they can be extremely affectionate and show their love in different ways. A recent study discovered that felines care more about humans and use them as a source of comfort to feel secure once they are distressed. The devotion a cat feels and shares with their parent can be just as solid as with a dog. Indeed, some cats even get over-attached to their owners and may suffer separation-related problems.

Remember that every cat is different, and your cat may show affection in other ways. It's important to respect your cat's boundaries and not force affection on them. Positive reinforcement and treat training can also help strengthen your bond over time.