Stray cats are like two-timing men. He got tired of you and took off. He doesn't find anyone new? He'll come slinking back. By then, if you're smart, you'll have decided you're better without him.
In the book "Visions" by Kelley Armstrong, the author draws a parallel between stray cats and unreliable men. The comparison illustrates how both can come and go in people’s lives. Just like a stray cat that wanders off when it loses interest, a man may leave a relationship when he grows tired of it. However, if he doesn’t find someone new, he might return, expecting to be welcomed back.
The quote suggests that if a person is wise, they will have moved on by that time, recognizing their own worth and understanding that they are better off without someone who does not value them. This reflects a theme of self-empowerment and the importance of self-respect in relationships.