Sometimes, when you meet someone new, you just don't get along right away. Sometimes it takes a while to get to know the individual's likes and dislikes, and their temperament. It often takes a day or two to find common ground.
When I adopted little Peyton ( The Calico ) a few weeks ago, our 2 year old LeMieux ( The Tuxedo ) didn't want anything to do with him. She hissed and swatted and did all of those cat things. Peyton wasn't any better. He would get a running start and leap onto LeMieux and the two would engage in a death-grip wrestling match. For the first twenty-four hours they did not take their eyes off each other.
But the acrimony gave way to acceptance, and within a few days, the two were actually playing together. Now they just go about their lives, doing whatever they please, sometimes chasing each other around the house, and sometimes just sitting at the window watching the birdies.
There's a lesson to be learned here. Don't try to force a relationship or friendship. Give it time to develop and grow. Who knows, you might just find a new friend too!
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Richard Weisser, Broker, Associate Broker, Auctioneer, E-Pro, CE Instructor |
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Richard- this is a great message...and for blogging it is very useful. Many times we comment on someones Post but really don't know them and sometimes people take our words the wrong way....it takes time with people to see what they're all about.
Richard - very nice post and nice picture of your kitties. What you say is so true - don't force things, let them develop in time.
Hi Richard, awesome post, so true in nearly everything, both in life and real estate! Love the photos of the kitties, nice and easy, sums it all up. Thanks
Kathy...
You right! Sometimes it's hard to joke around with someone unless you really know them. Thanks.
Lisa...
Thanks, I really do love my cats, and they are very happy here! I was really worried until they finally started getting along.
Denise...
It should be simple for us, but we do love to jump to conclusions! Thank you for the comment!
Good advice Richard, now if I could just learn to use it.
Richard, Good post and good advice to live by. I love the cats. Thanks for sharing.
Wise words and a great message. There are those people you meet and you know immediately you will be life long friends. Others it takes a bit to get to know and respect but you can still have a good relationship.
JL...
You're almost there, just keep saying yo yourself "I think I can!"
Laura...
You're most welcome. Thanks for stopping by!
Leslie...
I have a lot of friends that I would not if I had given up too soon, or more than likely, if they had given up on me! lol and thanks.
Richard,
Great message and one that can be applied to new clients as well.
Don R.
I love the cats. Absolutely beautiful. I miss mine. She died recently and I want so bad to get another. But it sure is nice not having white hairs on my black clothes. :0)
Don...
I know it. Sometimes you have to get through the first hour to really start to get a feel for them! Thanks.
Nannette...
Please read this blog a wrote about little Peyton: A life saved ... Just in the nick of time! Your beloved cat cannot be replaced but there are lots and lots that are looking for a nice home and family! Thanks for the comment!
relationships that get built over time are usually much stronger. We need to keep this in mind when dealing with our clients as well.
Richard - wisdom from cats? Well, there must be something to sleeping 20 hours a day.
Richard, I would also add to be yourself. If you keep shining through with who you truly are the other person will either like that or not, and the relationship is off on solid footing. Trying to fake who you are to someone just to impress someone is very shallow. I agree with what others said that it takes time to know someone. We have to especially online give people a little time to see more aspects of them.
Yes, we shouldn't be so quick to make judgements of others. Sometimes a first impression can be completely wrong. It's better to give others the benefit of the doubt.
Stacey-Ann...
And with our spouses! lol and thanks.
Mike...
Well, you do have to wake up to eat sometimes! Thanks, my friend.
Gary...
You're right ... it takes quite a bit longer to get to know someone online, but once you do, you probably know more about them than even they would believe! Thanks!
Pam...
Unless they wish to participate in a loan fraud! Then, off they go. lol and thank you!
Richard: What a precious photo! I am glad your cats are getting along. It's definitely a process. Has to unfold naturally.
It' very true Richard. Relationships can take some time. One of my best frioends I have had is one at first I didn't think I would even talk to.
Chris Ann...
There have still been a few episodes, but they are doing mich better! Thanks for your nice comment!
Bill...
That's usually the way it is! You gotta give them a chance!
Richard- I only have one kitty now. His name is Zilgen. We lost his best friend to a intestinal disease a few months ago. After $1000 vet bill...yikes! Anyway we decided not to replace Desiree....but after seeing your photo I am having 2nd thoughts.
Lori...
We are just the opposite. We always had one cat at a time, and this is the first time we have two! It's a new experience for us. Peyton is a little tiger, he is teeny-weeny and he just pushed all of the cushions off the sofa!
I think that Zilgen may need a friend!
I know this may sound strange but I was actually wondering how the new kitten was doing. Thanks for the update. All the little monsters are getting along here now as well.
A relationship that was meant to be can't be forced. These animals are a great example of how we develop our interactions with buyers at open houses.
By the way, do you have an outside blog other than AR?
Richard, you have found out how many cat people are out there and how many how lost a cat and grieved (mine had to be put to sleep on July 5th), so I am envious of your getting little Peyton.
Peyton looks pretty darn curious. Glad you have a happy new addition!
Thanks for the post. It is great advice. It is important in personal life as well as in business .
Oh my gosh...they are SOOO cute. Chris my daughter has 8 since a cat had kittens under her deck and she's trying to get them tamed and in good homes. They are just making the transition nicely with her older cats and you are so right, they just walk around cohabitating nicely at this point. SO adaptable. We should all be so flexible and adaptable in life and business.
I had the same problem with my cats....I felt that my kitty Lola was too lonely so I brought home Ruby as a little sister for her. Days went by and Lola despised Ruby. I had to keep them separated. Finally, when I could take it no more, I opened the doors between them and suddenly they were licking each other and feeding out of the same bowl. All past strife was forgotten and they are now the best of friends. Good analogies here. Sometimes it takes a while for friendships to develop and first impressions can often times be deceiving. Cute picture!
I like the way you have tied this in, great post. thanks for sharing
Richard - yes, cats are cute....but try teaching one of them to sit or take a bath. I keep telling Laraine the same thing but she won't listen.