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

January 21, 2026 by yassine

It’s communication. Territory. Trust. Love.

Let’s decode what your cat is really saying when they nudge, bump, or full-on body-roll against you.

“I Like You. You’re Mine.” — The Sweet Science of Cat Rubbing

When your cat rubs against you, they’re doing more than saying hello.