The cat does not. We tend to look at our pets as little people with human emotions and needs. When our cat does not accept or become friends with the new cat we bring home, we automatically think something is wrong and that both cats are unhappy. Cats can live in groups but they don't need to. The process of domestication facilitates social interaction of cats with other cats and humans.
Kittens are usually quite friendly and playful with other cats and their human family.
They participate in family functions. We perpetuate these kitten qualities through ongoing care and play with them. The kitten matures physically, but mentally retains kitten-like behavior. Cats that retain kitten-like behavior adjust to and probably prefer group living. Some people describe cats as untrainable.