How do you know when a cat shows affection toward you? One of my friends cats always goes between my legs and rubs its head against my legs. It is pretty annoying, but I think she likes me. :S

I read somewhere that if a cat closes its eyes while looking at you, it trusts you. That is supposedly a major sign of affection for an owner.

When a cat puts its' head against you, it is showing you affection. If a cat turns its' head and pushes it against you, it means that it likes you.

When a cat puts its' head against you, it is showing you affection. If a cat turns its' head and pushes it against you, it means that it likes you.

Yeh that is what I have heard too. I think when they rub up against you and purr that is a good sign.

I think that when it comes near you and it will allow you to pet it or cuddle it; it shows that it likes you.

Actually you know, when a cat rubs it's face up against you (especially against your face) it is claiming you (and marking you) as being theirs. You now belong to them. Till you take a shower anyway!

This is because cats have oil glands in their cheeks that contain a scent that is specific to them, and will warn other cats to back off. You become their territory.

Hey, it's better than being sprayed.

This is interesting, I haven't heard that before. Sounds kinda greasy, but cool all the same.

Cool fact.

My cat sometimes shows his affection by standing in front of the TV while I'm watching it.

That's not affection. That's "Oy!! You!!! You're not paying me enough attention!".

I think that when it comes near you and it will allow you to pet it or cuddle it; it shows that it likes you.

Good point... any time a cat is not acting all aloof and as if they don't care a whit about what's going on around them, it's a good sign.