1. Let's get this straight right away: Cats are not rude and aloof.

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2. When they love you, they have absolutely no problem showing it.
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3. They're perfectly content to spend a lazy morning cuddling while you read the paper.

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4. Or to enjoy a nice autumn afternoon outside together.

5. In fact, they can get a little obsessed.

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6. You'll find yourself thinking, I wish someone would look at me the way my cat does.

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7. Even when they get a little kneady...
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8. There's nothing better than a good kitty hug.

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9. No matter which part of you they hug.

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10. Sure, sometimes their love gets in the way of your work...

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11. ...but other times, they actually want to help.

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12. Cats just want to be close to the humans they adore.

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13. And the idea that they don't know how to show affection is, frankly, ridiculous.
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14. This is not the face of a cat who doesn't care.

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15. It's the face of a cat who cares about their human SO MUCH.

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16. When a cat loves you, they love you forever.

17. And there's really no better feeling.

18. We ❤️ you too, kitties.
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