I got my cat one year ago, at first arrival she attacked me multiple times. While I was chasing her around the house, hoping to pet or just to hold her and she would understand that I care about her. She ended up crappingdefecating everywhere from fear instead.
A year later she feels so comfortable with me that she can jump on my chest while I am asleep.
I personally was looking at my cat through emotional eyes, like it is some sort of human that understands and will react accordingly. It is but an animal with limited brain capacity.
Thanks.