I get it, some people think that cats are incapable of sharing the love. But consider this – Rome was not built in a day. What does this mean for you? It means that an animal needs time and comfort to build a strong relationship with their owners. After all, animals are very different from humans, and, in fact, I can’t really think of a more natural way of bonding.
In my personal experience, relationship with cats is one of its kind. Cats nudge their face against the face and cuddle when you least expect it. And the good news is that cats know how you are feeling. They can be the companion you need when you’re feeling blue. No matter the type or kind your feline friends know your emotions.
Whether your cat is fearful, shy, bold, fluffy, or aggressive, in this post we will discuss how cats identify your feelings and things they do to foster confidence and trust in you.
A study suggests that cats can read facial expressions
Whether cats love human beings or not has always been a topic of discussion. However, here’s a study that suggests cats are capable of reading facial expressions. Best of all cats are sensitive to human emotions. Perhaps this is why most people consider taking a cat as an emotional support animal.
But this is just one side of the story because according to this study cats not only read emotions they also behave differently when their owners are smiling as opposed to frowning. The study was conducted by two researchers at Oakland University and it went on to say that your feline is more likely to exhibit positive behavior when the owner is smiling.
They also purr, cuddle and want to spend more time with their owners on least expected circumstances. For instance, if you are sad, they will express their love in a very non-obvious way. In other words, the cat will either sit near you or just climb on your bed for no reason at all.
This study also suggests that cats develop a behavior with their humans over a certain period of time. No wonder Taylor Swift has an army of cats and it looks like cats are not as indifferent as people think them to be. It’s more likely, cats associate with humans in ways unimaginable.
Cats have an intuitive system
Did you know that cats and humans have some similarities? In case you might be asking yourself how is this possible. Let me just put it here in simple words. Cats actually have a neurological, biological, and genetic makeup that is similar to that of humans. That doesn’t mean cats will start talking and thinking like humans, but it has to do more with human emotions. We both express emotion in the same way. For humans, crying means tears and a frowning face, for your feline friend a snub is in store. They are, after all, independent and known to express grief in a subtle yet emotional way.
For humans, crying could signal sadness. For your feline companion, a snub may be in order. They are, after all, independent creatures. Cats are even known to express grief at the death of a beloved owner. Think about it, have you ever seen your cat tuning into your emotions? If you are a cat owner you know what I mean. The reason behind this coordination is purely scientific.
Cats have a heightened sense of smell and sight. This is why they can understand your emotions. However, you have to keep in mind that each cat is different and they react to positive signals more than sad signals.
How to become closer to your cat?
If you are a responsible owner and a cat lover, it is vital to know how your cat feels about you. You have to start by noticing the signs cats often show. For instance, you come home after a tiring day and your cat cuddles with you or turns upside down for you to scratch their bellies. All these tiny gestures mean that they love you and expect you to feel the same for them.
You see cats can become depressed if you don’t return your love. They may not show signs of sadness yet, but sooner or later you will figure out. So, make sure you are reacting to their love-packed actions.
Final thoughts on cats sensing human emotions
Cats indeed express their emotions in ways least understood by humans. Scientists from all over the globe are still trying to figure out the human-cat relationship. No wonder people tend to ignore the tiny gestures often shown by cats. Since we all know that animals have no actual way to say “I’m here for you and I hope you feel better’. Turns out cats also fall under the same category and cats owners best understand how cats express affection.