Making new friends...the Evolution of Trust Part 2

Usually, Rufus is excited about meeting new people. He's the first one at the door to greet the newcomer...unless that newcomer is my boyfriend. 


For whatever reason, my boyfriend just irks him. Maybe it's because he's too loud, or maybe it's because I don't give Rufus my full attention when he's around. Regardless of what the actual reason is, the formation of a bond between Rufus and my boyfriend has been slow.


But on Sunday, we had a new development! My boyfriend was over for dinner and to study. We were hanging out in the kitchen when Rufus decided to join us.

         

Rufus jumped up on my boyfriend's lap by his own choice, although he doesn't look to thrilled by the choice in these pictures. I think my boyfriend is happier than Rufus is. He even sat down by his own will!!


Unfortunately, this didn't last long. It never lasts long with any of us, so it was no big surprise. In fact, the second we left the kitchen Rufus made his second big move of the night:

Hijacking my boyfriend's chair!!! Oh well. At least there's hope...