'I thought something was wrong with his eyes': Cat parent concerned over feline's penchant for squinty eyes, turns out it's just a loving expression

Hey, friends. Welcome to the wonderful world of cats, where we, the cat-loving humans, try to decipher their different ways of expressing emotions. Although we do not speak cat language, over the years we have gained some insights about how and why cats behave the way they behave. That's not to say that any of it is foolproof or makes total sense, there will always be some cat tendencies that we humans will struggle to understand. 

Today we are discussing a post where the cat parent became concerned about their cat's penchant for constantly squinting in their direction. What could it mean? Perhaps this cat had some eye issue? After a trip to the vet, that possibility was ruled out, and the original poster turned to the interwebs for some guidance and advice. The internet unsurprisingly poured in to offer various opinions, the overwhelming answer was that the squinting is simply this cat's way of expressing love. Cats often use slow blinking to express affection and trust. This behavior is commonly referred to as a "cat kiss." When a cat slowly closes and opens their eyes while looking at you, it signals that they feel safe and comfortable around you. It's their way of showing that they trust you completely, as closing their eyes makes them vulnerable. So wholesome. 

So take it as a compliment, OP, that your cat loves you oh so very much!