{"id":50279,"date":"2024-12-01T13:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-12-01T18:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/catschef.com\/?p=50279"},"modified":"2024-11-30T20:57:18","modified_gmt":"2024-12-01T01:57:18","slug":"signs-you-have-a-special-connection-with-your-cat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/catschef.com\/signs-you-have-a-special-connection-with-your-cat\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Signs You Have A Special Connection With Your Cat"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>img#mv-trellis-img-1::before{padding-top:66.640625%; }img#mv-trellis-img-1{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-2::before{padding-top:66.640625%; }img#mv-trellis-img-2{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-3::before{padding-top:66.640625%; }img#mv-trellis-img-3{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-4::before{padding-top:66.640625%; }img#mv-trellis-img-4{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-5::before{padding-top:66.640625%; }img#mv-trellis-img-5{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-6::before{padding-top:67.421875%; }img#mv-trellis-img-6{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-7::before{padding-top:66.640625%; }img#mv-trellis-img-7{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-8::before{padding-top:73.28125%; }img#mv-trellis-img-8{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-9::before{padding-top:66.640625%; }img#mv-trellis-img-9{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-10::before{padding-top:66.640625%; }img#mv-trellis-img-10{display:block;}<\/style>\n<p>We often joke about how our cats could never love us the way we love them, that they are too indifferent, only ever receiving affection. But that&rsquo;s not quite true! It&rsquo;s only that their ways are very different.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Before judging your furry friend for a lack of feelings, check out these cute signs that PROVE you have bonded with them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Meowing<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" src=\"https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Meowing-1-1280x853.jpg\" alt=\"10 Signs You Have A Special Connection With Your Cat\" class=\"wp-image-50335\" title=\"10 Signs You Have A Special Connection With Your Cat\" srcset=\"https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Meowing-1-1280x853.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Meowing-1-640x427.jpg 640w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Meowing-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Meowing-1-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Meowing-1-960x640.jpg 960w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Meowing-1-1080x720.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Meowing-1-1200x800.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 48px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"eager\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%201280%20853'%3E%3Crect%20width='1280'%20height='853'%20style='fill:%23e3e3e3'\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"10 Signs You Have A Special Connection With Your Cat\" class=\"wp-image-50335 eager-load\" title=\"10 Signs You Have A Special Connection With Your Cat\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 48px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Meowing-1-scaled.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-1\" data-src=\"https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Meowing-1-1280x853.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Meowing-1-1280x853.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Meowing-1-640x427.jpg 640w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Meowing-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Meowing-1-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Meowing-1-960x640.jpg 960w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Meowing-1-1080x720.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Meowing-1-1200x800.jpg 1200w\" data-svg=\"1\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Unsplash<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Does your cat often meow in your presence? And no, I don&rsquo;t mean the long meow that turns into a hiss!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A big sign that your cat adores you is if it tends to meow in a short and quiet manner. This is even more intensified when you speak to it with a soft, nurturing voice. It means that it trusts you and feels safe with you, so if you&rsquo;ve managed that, hooray!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Grooming<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" src=\"https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Grooming-1-1280x853.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-50337\" srcset=\"https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Grooming-1-1280x853.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Grooming-1-640x427.jpg 640w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Grooming-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Grooming-1-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Grooming-1-960x640.jpg 960w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Grooming-1-1080x720.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Grooming-1-1200x800.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 48px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" src=\"https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Grooming-1-1280x853.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-50337 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Grooming-1-1280x853.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Grooming-1-640x427.jpg 640w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Grooming-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Grooming-1-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Grooming-1-960x640.jpg 960w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Grooming-1-1080x720.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Grooming-1-1200x800.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 48px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Grooming-1-scaled.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-2\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Unsplash<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Cats will often groom each other as a display of affection, while also strengthening their bond that way. This behavior can extend to humans as well. Your cat may lick you or allow you to brush them, letting you know that you are their special person.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, the next time it does this, remember that it&rsquo;s not only trying to be cute! It&rsquo;s showing you how much it cares about you in its own unique way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Welcoming you home<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" src=\"https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Welcoming-you-home-3-1280x853.jpg\" alt=\"10 Signs You Have A Special Connection With Your Cat\" class=\"wp-image-50341\" title=\"10 Signs You Have A Special Connection With Your Cat\" srcset=\"https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Welcoming-you-home-3-1280x853.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Welcoming-you-home-3-640x427.jpg 640w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Welcoming-you-home-3-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Welcoming-you-home-3-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Welcoming-you-home-3-960x640.jpg 960w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Welcoming-you-home-3-1080x720.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Welcoming-you-home-3-1200x800.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 48px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" src=\"https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Welcoming-you-home-3-1280x853.jpg\" alt=\"10 Signs You Have A Special Connection With Your Cat\" class=\"wp-image-50341 lazyload\" title=\"10 Signs You Have A Special Connection With Your Cat\" srcset=\"https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Welcoming-you-home-3-1280x853.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Welcoming-you-home-3-640x427.jpg 640w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Welcoming-you-home-3-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Welcoming-you-home-3-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Welcoming-you-home-3-960x640.jpg 960w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Welcoming-you-home-3-1080x720.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Welcoming-you-home-3-1200x800.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 48px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Welcoming-you-home-3-scaled.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-3\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Unsplash<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Doesn&rsquo;t it just warm your heart when you come home after a hard day at work only to find your cat standing at the door, already willing to play with you? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That&rsquo;s actually a sign it has a special bond with you! It gets happy whenever you come, and follows you to the door every time you leave. Your presence is soothing and joyful, which shows in this behavior.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Engaging in physical touch<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" src=\"https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Engaging-in-physical-touch-1-1280x853.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-50296\" srcset=\"https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Engaging-in-physical-touch-1-1280x853.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Engaging-in-physical-touch-1-640x427.jpg 640w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Engaging-in-physical-touch-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Engaging-in-physical-touch-1-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Engaging-in-physical-touch-1-960x640.jpg 960w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Engaging-in-physical-touch-1-1080x720.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Engaging-in-physical-touch-1-1200x800.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 48px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" src=\"https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Engaging-in-physical-touch-1-1280x853.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-50296 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Engaging-in-physical-touch-1-1280x853.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Engaging-in-physical-touch-1-640x427.jpg 640w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Engaging-in-physical-touch-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Engaging-in-physical-touch-1-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Engaging-in-physical-touch-1-960x640.jpg 960w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Engaging-in-physical-touch-1-1080x720.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Engaging-in-physical-touch-1-1200x800.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 48px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Engaging-in-physical-touch-1-scaled.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-4\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Unsplash<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>It&rsquo;s common knowledge that some cats are more touchy than others. Some may have the ability to connect with a person immediately, while others find it a bit hard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But if you&rsquo;ve noticed a change of behavior in your cat, that&rsquo;s another story! Perhaps when you first brought it home, it was shy and reluctant to engage with you in any way, but now it can barely get away! It plays around your legs, rubs its forehead against your body, or sits on your lap.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All these cute moments are a sign your cat is warming up to you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Bringing you gifts<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" src=\"https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Bringing-you-gifts-1-1280x853.jpg\" alt=\"10 Signs You Have A Special Connection With Your Cat\" class=\"wp-image-50339\" title=\"10 Signs You Have A Special Connection With Your Cat\" srcset=\"https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Bringing-you-gifts-1-1280x853.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Bringing-you-gifts-1-640x427.jpg 640w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Bringing-you-gifts-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Bringing-you-gifts-1-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Bringing-you-gifts-1-960x640.jpg 960w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Bringing-you-gifts-1-1080x720.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Bringing-you-gifts-1-1200x800.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 48px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" src=\"https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Bringing-you-gifts-1-1280x853.jpg\" alt=\"10 Signs You Have A Special Connection With Your Cat\" class=\"wp-image-50339 lazyload\" title=\"10 Signs You Have A Special Connection With Your Cat\" srcset=\"https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Bringing-you-gifts-1-1280x853.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Bringing-you-gifts-1-640x427.jpg 640w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Bringing-you-gifts-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Bringing-you-gifts-1-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Bringing-you-gifts-1-960x640.jpg 960w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Bringing-you-gifts-1-1080x720.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Bringing-you-gifts-1-1200x800.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 48px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Bringing-you-gifts-1-scaled.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-5\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Unsplash<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Has your cat ever brought you an insect or a mouse? You might have been either amused or horrified, but that was actually your friend&rsquo;s way of saying: &ldquo;I like you so much, human! Here&rsquo;s a present!&rdquo;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Instead of tiny animals, it could also bring you toys or whatever else is at its disposal. But one thing is for sure&mdash;If you are presented with a gift, that&rsquo;s a sign of love.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Falling asleep beside you<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"863\" src=\"https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Falling-asleep-beside-you-1-1280x863.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-50298\" srcset=\"https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Falling-asleep-beside-you-1-1280x863.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Falling-asleep-beside-you-1-640x432.jpg 640w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Falling-asleep-beside-you-1-768x518.jpg 768w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Falling-asleep-beside-you-1-2048x1382.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Falling-asleep-beside-you-1-960x648.jpg 960w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Falling-asleep-beside-you-1-1080x729.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Falling-asleep-beside-you-1-1200x810.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 48px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"863\" src=\"https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Falling-asleep-beside-you-1-1280x863.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-50298 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Falling-asleep-beside-you-1-1280x863.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Falling-asleep-beside-you-1-640x432.jpg 640w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Falling-asleep-beside-you-1-768x518.jpg 768w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Falling-asleep-beside-you-1-2048x1382.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Falling-asleep-beside-you-1-960x648.jpg 960w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Falling-asleep-beside-you-1-1080x729.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Falling-asleep-beside-you-1-1200x810.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 48px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Falling-asleep-beside-you-1-scaled.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-6\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Unsplash<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Isn&rsquo;t this the biggest sign of love among all creatures? Someone feeling so safe in your presence that they can relax their body and soul and simply drift to sleep? Humans are this way, and cats are no different!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If your furry friend often falls asleep in your presence, it means that it has connected with you on a deeper level, and that your presence feels nice and cozy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7. Blinking slowly<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" src=\"https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Blinking-slowly-1-1280x853.jpg\" alt=\"10 Signs You Have A Special Connection With Your Cat\" class=\"wp-image-50286\" title=\"10 Signs You Have A Special Connection With Your Cat\" srcset=\"https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Blinking-slowly-1-1280x853.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Blinking-slowly-1-640x427.jpg 640w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Blinking-slowly-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Blinking-slowly-1-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Blinking-slowly-1-960x640.jpg 960w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Blinking-slowly-1-1080x720.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Blinking-slowly-1-1200x800.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 48px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" src=\"https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Blinking-slowly-1-1280x853.jpg\" alt=\"10 Signs You Have A Special Connection With Your Cat\" class=\"wp-image-50286 lazyload\" title=\"10 Signs You Have A Special Connection With Your Cat\" srcset=\"https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Blinking-slowly-1-1280x853.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Blinking-slowly-1-640x427.jpg 640w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Blinking-slowly-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Blinking-slowly-1-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Blinking-slowly-1-960x640.jpg 960w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Blinking-slowly-1-1080x720.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Blinking-slowly-1-1200x800.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 48px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Blinking-slowly-1-scaled.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-7\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Unsplash<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>We all love to see this&mdash;our cats narrowing their eyes and looking all cute and vulnerable. But this is more than just something to smile at. It&rsquo;s a way to tell if your cat has bonded with you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, if it often blinks very slowly, rest assured that your friend feels the same way about you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">8. Kneading<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"938\" src=\"https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Kneading-1-1280x938.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-50331\" srcset=\"https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Kneading-1-1280x938.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Kneading-1-640x469.jpg 640w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Kneading-1-768x563.jpg 768w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Kneading-1-2048x1501.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Kneading-1-960x704.jpg 960w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Kneading-1-1080x792.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Kneading-1-1200x880.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 48px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"938\" src=\"https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Kneading-1-1280x938.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-50331 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Kneading-1-1280x938.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Kneading-1-640x469.jpg 640w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Kneading-1-768x563.jpg 768w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Kneading-1-2048x1501.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Kneading-1-960x704.jpg 960w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Kneading-1-1080x792.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Kneading-1-1200x880.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 48px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Kneading-1-scaled.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-8\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Unsplash<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Yes, cats sometimes knead to create for themselves a more soft place to sleep in. However, it can also be a way to show you how much they appreciate your physical affection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When they&rsquo;re kittens, they nurse from their mother, and this behavior later evolves into kneading. It often surfaces when you gently pet or stroke them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">9. Following you around<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" src=\"https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Following-you-around-1-1280x853.jpg\" alt=\"10 Signs You Have A Special Connection With Your Cat\" class=\"wp-image-50290\" title=\"10 Signs You Have A Special Connection With Your Cat\" srcset=\"https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Following-you-around-1-1280x853.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Following-you-around-1-640x427.jpg 640w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Following-you-around-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Following-you-around-1-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Following-you-around-1-960x640.jpg 960w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Following-you-around-1-1080x720.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Following-you-around-1-1200x800.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 48px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" src=\"https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Following-you-around-1-1280x853.jpg\" alt=\"10 Signs You Have A Special Connection With Your Cat\" class=\"wp-image-50290 lazyload\" title=\"10 Signs You Have A Special Connection With Your Cat\" srcset=\"https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Following-you-around-1-1280x853.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Following-you-around-1-640x427.jpg 640w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Following-you-around-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Following-you-around-1-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Following-you-around-1-960x640.jpg 960w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Following-you-around-1-1080x720.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Following-you-around-1-1200x800.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 48px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Following-you-around-1-scaled.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-9\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Unsplash<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The next time you&rsquo;re annoyed at your cat for following you literally everywhere, remember&mdash;It only does that because it cares about you and wants to be near you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, instead of driving them away, embrace their unique way of telling you how much they love you, and you will appreciate it all the more!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">10. Showing you their belly<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" src=\"https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Showing-you-their-belly-1-1280x853.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-50333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Showing-you-their-belly-1-1280x853.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Showing-you-their-belly-1-640x427.jpg 640w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Showing-you-their-belly-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Showing-you-their-belly-1-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Showing-you-their-belly-1-960x640.jpg 960w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Showing-you-their-belly-1-1080x720.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Showing-you-their-belly-1-1200x800.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 48px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" src=\"https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Showing-you-their-belly-1-1280x853.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-50333 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Showing-you-their-belly-1-1280x853.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Showing-you-their-belly-1-640x427.jpg 640w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Showing-you-their-belly-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Showing-you-their-belly-1-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Showing-you-their-belly-1-960x640.jpg 960w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Showing-you-their-belly-1-1080x720.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Showing-you-their-belly-1-1200x800.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 48px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Showing-you-their-belly-1-scaled.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-10\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Unsplash<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>This is another type of behavior that reads as a bond between a cat and her human. It playfully raises its paws and shows you its belly, which is one of the most vulnerable parts of the body.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, don&rsquo;t interpret it as an invitation for physical contact! It does not want you to rub it; it&rsquo;s simply showing you that it trusts you enough to just lie on its back and relax.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, the next time you start thinking that your cat is a creature that could never love you back, think again!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We often joke about how our cats could never love us the way we love them, that they are too indifferent, only ever receiving affection. &hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":22,"featured_media":50383,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"syndication_tool_enabled":true,"syndication_tool_title":"","syndication_tool_excerpt":"","syndication_tool_featured_image":0,"syndication_tool_publish_date":"","syndication_tool_schema_types":["gallery"],"syndication_tool_backlink_enable":false,"syndication_tool_ai_disclosure_enable":false,"disable-in-feed":false,"article-schema-type":"","disable-critical-css":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[85],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-50279","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-cat-behavior"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/50279","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/22"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=50279"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/50279\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":50739,"href":"https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/50279\/revisions\/50739"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/50383"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=50279"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=50279"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=50279"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}