a cat rubbing against you before curling up beside you for a nap.
4. They May Be Checking You Out
Cats rely heavily on scent to understand their environment.
When you come home, you bring new smells with you—from other people, animals, places, and objects.
Your cat may rub against you while also investigating those unfamiliar scents.
In this situation, the rubbing isn’t necessarily a request for affection.
Your cat may simply be gathering information about where you’ve been and what has changed since you left.
This is another reason feline rubbing is better understood as a form of communication rather than having one single meaning.
5. It Can Be a Sign of Trust and Social Bonding
A cat that comfortably approaches you, rubs against you, and displays relaxed body language is often showing that it feels secure around you.
Head rubbing, sometimes called bunting, can be part of friendly
