After 18 years with her owner, a black cat finally decided to nap on their lap for the first time—the poster’s reaction has melted hearts on social media.

In a viral Reddit post shared on Friday under the username u/Fluid_Sky7437, the poster shared a picture of the special moment, admitting that they actually took a lot more photos than they posted because the feline's unusual gesture just meant that much to them.

“After nearly 18 years together, my void finally curled up into my lap to nap,” the caption says. “I took so many pictures of this moment.”

Despite their reputation for being aloof, cats are actually social and affectionate animals that can form deep bonds with their human parents, though they express love more subtly than dogs.

Understanding feline body language and

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