The Natural Need to Earn It

Cats are like the guy who has never given you

his full attention and to say I'm a cat person after that might sound

a bit strange, but it makes perfect sense.

You see, we as humans seem to love a good chase.

No one wants something that comes easy because our

deepest desires and needs in life are usually the things

that are hard for us to have and achieve.

Take high school me for a second, the girl who

got attention from almost every guy at the school

yet, only was interested in the one boy who

didn't seem to care if I was even in the same room as him.

This reminds me of my cat, Luna, who doesn't even notice

when I walk in the door after being gone for hours,

unlike my dog, Miley, who runs up to me at first sight.

Dogs are like the guy who has always given you

his full attention and because of that,

I'm only interested in seeking acknowledgement from my cat.

When attention is constantly being given to you,

it no longer becomes a feeling of satisfaction

and instead a normal feeling you become accustomed to.

Humans seek satisfaction, which is why, when a cat

finally gives you the attention you have been desiring,

the feeling is one of a reward and you become fulfilled.

Don't get me wrong, a dogs attention is warming and comforting too

but it just doesn't do it quite like a cats.

This logic I have might be the reason I've never had a successful relationship

and why everyone tells me I always go after the wrong guy,

but me being a cat person explains my reasoning all too well.

Cats don't care if you leave them home

all day. They probably didn't even notice

you left. When you're ready to cuddle up in bed with your feline friend

they most likely don't even want to be touched

and will swat at your hand in a desperate attempt

to pet them. But let me tell you, when they are ready to give love and be loved,

their affection feels earned and not just handed to you.

So instead of me focusing on all the guys who noticed me

and payed attention to my presence, I put them on the back burner

because I assume they will always be there. Like Miley

is, at the door, for hours, waiting eagerly for me to return home.