Dating is cool and all, but who's always got your back? Your dog.

All good things don't have to come to an end.

Here are 31 reasons to prove your dog is greater than any significant other.

1. They are always happy to see you

2. They don't care what you look like

3. Your dog isn't going to run off with another human

4. You can give your dog a bone and they won't bother you for at least an hour

5. He/she does not care if you smell bad, they are just happy you are home

6. You don't have to share your food with your dog (but you do anyway)

7. Your dog doesn't ditch you for other dogs

8. If your dog is asleep when you get home, they always get up to welcome you back

9. You don't have to wonder if you are your dog's "person" because you know you are

10. They always show you affection

11. He/she doesn't get mad at you for not answering your phone

12. Your dog always listens to you vent

13. They won't like other girls' Instagram pictures

14. You don't have to worry about them talking to their ex (owner), because you're their one and only

15. Your dog doesn't care if you stay out late on a girls'/bro night

16. They don't take an entire hour to get ready

17. There is no doubt that your dog will love you every day as long as they live

18. Your dog isn't going to get mad at your crying after your eighth tequila shot

19. They don't care if you fail your test because you went out the night before

20. He/she thinks you're the best cook (even though their food requires no actual cooking)

21. They're going to be faithful to you

22. You don't have to worry about who your dog is hanging out with while you're at work/school

23. Your dog isn't going to have too many beers and call another human

24. They aren't afraid of commitment

25. Even when life sucks, they stick around

26. Dogs make your bad days better

27. Your dog will always watch "Teen Mom" with you

28. They only complain when they actually need help/food

29. They're for-real on the whole "till death do us part"

30. You can mess up their haircut, and they'll still sleep in the same bed as you that night

31. Your dog always lets you pick the plans

Everyone already knew that dogs were better than cats, but now you have 31 reasons why they're better than your boyfriend/girlfriend too.