Big Game

Leopards don't change their spots, as the saying goes.

Whats interesting about that is how, as a person who knows a leopard, I seem inexplicably unable to accept this.  I can't just let the leopard go on its leopard-y way, doing its leopard-y thing and not be upset by it.

I've been out with some Leopards in my time.  I seem to have this attraction to them.

I recently text a Leopard I know.  I Leopard who liked to travel.  He's returned home and I text him.

My fault.  Never text a Leopard.

I was curious to see how he was.  Pretty well by all accounts.  We talked on the phone, went out to eat.  It was like a date only not.

Because Leopards don't change their spots.

I hadn't really thought about returning to the pride of that particular Leopard, just thought it'd be nice to catch up.

And we did.  We caught up.  And in his charming Leopard-y way, through all the spots said that it had been good to see me and that he'd like to see me again.

That was when, the spots began as if by magic to almost glow with a light screaming "WE'RE THE SAME AS BEFORE". 

The "We'll go out this week" that doesn't happen.  The "I'll call you tomorrows" where tomorrow never comes.  A text suggesting, albeit indirectly, that he take me out again didn't garner a reply, although he'd replied to the one before it.

A little something that happened today which has annoyed me.  I'm not annoyed with him, I know what to expect from a leopard.  But I'm annoyed with myself for reacting.  For feeling disappointed that things haven't changed.  That maybe the third time was the charm.

It isn't though.  It never is with a Leopard.  Leopards always have other priorities.  Tree climbing, that sort of thing.

I perhaps ought to go for other cats...

Comments

[Before Sunrise]

I hear you, Beth!! I seem to attract (be attracted to) leopards myself, and I don't even like cats ;)

Maybe we should try out dogs? They're known for their loyalty and companionship.

[Leah Vanessa]

I second the dog suggestion. Loyal, cuddly, forgiving. But big, wild, dangerous cats are really quite appealing, although not practical.

[Roses]

After several run-ins with Leopards, I'm completely with you. The disappointment, the frustration and the kicking yourself.

If he can't see how fabulous you are, sweetie, it really is his loss. Why should you waste your time with a bloke who won't appreciate you?

Time is precious, spend it with people who look forward to seeing you, who actively want to be with you, who text you just because it's Monday. Those are the people to invest in, they don't let you down, hurt you because they can't be bothered.

And yes, they really do exist.

[Beth]

Before Sunrise - I'm more a dog person than a cat person in terms of pets, but with men...always the Leopards. I wish I knew why!

Leah Vanessa - I love dogs for all those reasons, but as you say - they're not as exciting. Maybe I should quit looking for excitement!

Roses - Thank you and you're absolutely right!

[Christine Coke]

Ahh, the dreaded leopard. I've fallen victim to that but never again, at least I *hope* never again.

[Beth]

Christine - Hi there! I hope the same thing. I've been hoping it since Leopard number 1 and I think I'm on Leopard number 4 at the last count. Maybe I'm the one who needs to change her spots!