Our world today has gotten so busy and crazy that we often forget how to communicate with actual people. We spend more time texting than we do having conversations in person, and we are so consumed with ourselves at times that it makes it difficult to keep a solid group of friends, especially when you're so busy with work, school, and life in general. This results in arguments, broken friendships, and heartbreak. Of course, these issues can be resolved, but I don't like dealing with those issues in the first place. And the best way to avoid these issues? Dogs. Just forget about people and get a dog.
Just kidding. Human interaction is important no matter how we do it. But seriously, we've all had those moments where we loved our dogs more than people. It's easy to do and here's why:
1. Dogs never talk back.
Who needs a boyfriend that is going to argue with you when you can just complain to your dog? The most your dog will do is bark at you, and that's not as bad as some of the heartbreaking things that are said in arguments about relationships.
2. They know when you're sad.
"I'm fine" is my favorite phrase in the world. Not talking? "I'm just tired. I'm fine." Refusing to smile? Put on a fake one. "I'm fine!" Crying your eyes out? "I'm fine; it's just allergies." Most people will just accept an answer and move on. Your dog knows you're lying, though, and will not be satisfied until you are feeling better...
3. They always want to cuddle.
Dogs don't need "space." They're just as lazy as you are and will cuddle with you pretty much whenever you request it. And if they don't, you just have to lock them in the room with you until they do. This is frowned upon if done with a human, so I wouldn't suggest that.
4. You're the greatest person in the world in their eyes.
Last time I checked, my friends didn't go crazy because they were so excited that I came home after being gone for 20 minutes. Enough said.
5. They've seen you at your worst and still don't judge you.
I almost feel bad for my dogs because of all of the ugly crying and quick outfit changes they've had to witness. They still think you're great, though.
6. Food and sleep are the two most important things in their lives (besides you).
I'm just saying, it's easier to get along with somebody that has the same interests as you. Even though most humans share these two important hobbies, nobody is as passionate about them as your dog.
7. They'll never stop being your best friend.
If you have a bad day and go off on them, if you promise them something and forget, or even if you step on them, your dog will forgive you. For humans, these situations can ruin your friendship forever.
8. You don't need to invest so much time in vacuuming.
If anyone is willing to come over and vacuum my house for me, go for it. Until then, I'll stick with my dog.
9. Their personality definitely reflects your own.
We've all had a dog that's sassy, hyper, or sneaky. What can we say? They learn from the best.
10. They will never stop protecting you.
When a cat walks across your yard, your dog is going to do everything in its power to make sure that cat comes nowhere near you. Mailman dropping off a package at the same time he does every other day? He's not coming anywhere close to you. Dogs worry more about their owners than themselves, a quality that most humans lack (though it is perfectly OK to take care of yourself first -- don't get me wrong).
11. They spend their entire life with you.
A dog may be in just a part of your life, but their time with you is their entire life. That's dedication.
What in the world did we do to deserve dogs?
