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1. Head bumps and leg rubs Cats have scent glands concentrated on certain parts of their bodies, including their cheeks and heads. When your kitty rubs her head or face against you, she's marking you with her scent and claiming you as part of her family group. This scent is a source of both comfort and familiarity for your kitty. 2. Grooming sessions Grooming is another way that cats spread their scent to mark territory. If you have multiple cats, you may have seen them grooming each other, a social practice cats use to establish a common scent among the family group. By sharing a scent, your feline friend is creating a sense of belonging. 3. Slow blinks When your kitty looks at you and slowly closes his eyes, he's showing that he's content and comfortable around you. In fact, this slow-blinkingbehavior has even earned the nickname “kitty kisses.” "The concept of closing their eyes to you in a slow way is not something that they would do," says cat behaviorist Jackson Galaxy. "They're letting you know that they are vulnerable to you." 4. Exposing the belly Another way cats can show that vulnerability is by rolling over and exposing their bellies. This is a sure sign of trust and shows that your cat is comfortable around you. 5. Kneading When kitties knead your lap or a surface near you, it means they're relaxed and content. As kittens, the behavior is used to stimulate a mother's milk flow, but continuing the action intoadulthood can express comfort. | 
