Cuddles off my cat, who is called Cuddles, makes me so happy. Granted, I only get them in winter so crazy Cuddles can keep warm, or get dry after she has been out in the rain, but they are lovely.

My son, who is 17, long ago gave up on hugs-it’s far too embarrassing and strange. My husband doesn’t show his affection in that way neither so the hugs from my cat are usually the only ones I get at home-which is why they make me happy!