{"id":44379,"date":"2026-04-26T01:11:45","date_gmt":"2026-04-26T01:11:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thedailyglow.fun\/?p=44379"},"modified":"2026-04-26T01:11:45","modified_gmt":"2026-04-26T01:11:45","slug":"8-ways-to-tell-if-your-cat-actually-likes-you-or-just-tolerates-you","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thedailyglow.fun\/?p=44379","title":{"rendered":"8 Ways To Tell If Your Cat Actually Likes You Or Just Tolerates You"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Getting a new cat is exciting, but it can also be really stressful. Aside from getting your home ready for a new pet and adjusting your schedule to be sure you\u2019ll always be there for them, you also have to worry about whether or not you and your are going to get along. After all, you never know what could happen! Although pets generally love their owners, they can sometimes be so moody and predictable that it can be hard to get the right relationship going. If you\u2019re unsure about what cat behaviors mean your cat likes you, there are some signs you can look for that will give you an answer.<\/p>\n<p>Cats might seem mysterious, but they\u2019re pretty easy to read when you know what to look for. They engage in specific behaviors when they feel comfortable around someone, and you can look out for those to see how they feel about you. If you read through the below and come to the conclusion that you and your cat definitely aren\u2019t vibing, there\u2019s good news: you can always do things that will allow you to form a bond with your cat. It doesn\u2019t need to be a bad relationship forever! A little patience and effort could ensure that you and your cat become true besties.<\/p>\n<p>Another thing to keep in mind is that your relationship may need some time to form into something special. Cats generally need more time than dogs to get used to someone, as well as a new space. So don\u2019t worry \u2013 all hope is not lost! Here are a few ways to tell that you and your cat are compatible:<\/p>\n<p>1<br \/>\nThey Knead When They\u2019re Near You<\/p>\n<p>One surefire way to tell if your cat feels comfortable around you is if they knead when they\u2019re near you. When a cat kneads, they\u2019ll use their claws to push in and out on a soft surface, like a blanket, or maybe even your lap. Kneading is a sign that they feel relaxed and happy, and it\u2019s a way that they say \u201cI love you.\u201d If your cat does this when they\u2019re cuddling with you, they are definitely happy to be around you.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Getting a new cat is exciting, but it can also be really stressful. Aside from getting your home ready for a new pet and adjusting your schedule&#8230; <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":44380,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-44379","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/thedailyglow.fun\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/44379","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/thedailyglow.fun\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/thedailyglow.fun\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thedailyglow.fun\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thedailyglow.fun\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=44379"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/thedailyglow.fun\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/44379\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":44382,"href":"https:\/\/thedailyglow.fun\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/44379\/revisions\/44382"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thedailyglow.fun\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/44380"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/thedailyglow.fun\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=44379"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thedailyglow.fun\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=44379"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thedailyglow.fun\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=44379"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}