I have to concur with that sentiment Sarge as my own two used to display a similar bent towards my wife, especially when she was upset or crying.
The little she minx would climb up onto her chest and gently murmur and rub her face against my wife's chin until she came out of her funk.
Like the dog who totally threw his lot in with man in the domestic situation I have always though that the cat, whilst appearing to do the same thing, didn't quite sign up to the same deal and seemingly holds something of itself back which is possibly why some of us are fascinated by them.