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Pets are not a replacement for human interaction.
by slang800 7y ago
Pets are not a replacement for human interaction.
- claudiawerner 7y agoNot that I totally agree with GP, but they can certainly help with a lack of human interaction, even if they don't solve the issue.
- starpilot 7y agoThey're not, but they really help. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-social-self/201107/friends-benefits-pets-make-us-happier-healthier https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-social-self/2011...
- jogjayr 7y agoI've noticed that I have far more conversations with strangers when I'm out walking my dog than when I'm out by myself. I've also made acquaintances with the regulars at the dog park. Pets aren't a replacement for human interaction, but they can help facilitate it.