When a Cat Rubs Against You — This Is What It Really Means (Spoiler: You’re Loved & Claimed!)

You walk through the door.
Your cat appears as if summoned, weaving around your legs, pressing their head into your hand, purring like a tiny engine. Or maybe they join you in the kitchen, rubbing their cheek along your arm like a soft furry reminder that you are not alone. It feels sweet. It feels calming. And if you have ever stopped and wondered why your cat does this, you are asking a question that opens a fascinating window into how cats think, feel, and communicate.That little rub is not random. It is not only affection. It is communication, territory, trust, and love wrapped into one quiet gesture.