{"id":23383,"date":"2022-03-25T11:11:51","date_gmt":"2022-03-25T11:11:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-dogs-are-better-than-a-boyfriend\/"},"modified":"2022-03-25T11:11:51","modified_gmt":"2022-03-25T11:11:51","slug":"why-dogs-are-better-than-a-boyfriend","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-dogs-are-better-than-a-boyfriend\/","title":{"rendered":"Why dogs Are Better Than a boyfriend?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-dogs-are-better-than-a-boyfriend\/#Why_dogs_Are_Better_Than_a_boyfriend\" title=\"Why dogs Are Better Than a boyfriend?\">Why dogs Are Better Than a boyfriend?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-dogs-are-better-than-a-boyfriend\/#Are_dogs_good_for_relationships\" title=\"Are dogs good for relationships?\">Are dogs good for relationships?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-dogs-are-better-than-a-boyfriend\/#Are_couples_with_dogs_happier\" title=\"Are couples with dogs happier?\">Are couples with dogs happier?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-dogs-are-better-than-a-boyfriend\/#Do_you_love_your_dog_more_than_your_partner\" title=\"Do you love your dog more than your partner?\">Do you love your dog more than your partner?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-dogs-are-better-than-a-boyfriend\/#Why_having_a_dog_is_better_than_having_a_boyfriend\" title=\"Why having a dog is better than having a boyfriend?\">Why having a dog is better than having a boyfriend?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-dogs-are-better-than-a-boyfriend\/#Why_are_dog_lovers_the_best\" title=\"Why are dog lovers the best?\">Why are dog lovers the best?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-dogs-are-better-than-a-boyfriend\/#Is_a_dog_good_for_a_relationship\" title=\"Is a dog good for a relationship?\">Is a dog good for a relationship?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-dogs-are-better-than-a-boyfriend\/#Do_dogs_bring_couples_closer\" title=\"Do dogs bring couples closer?\">Do dogs bring couples closer?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-dogs-are-better-than-a-boyfriend\/#Should_my_boyfriend_and_I_get_a_dog\" title=\"Should my boyfriend and I get a dog?\">Should my boyfriend and I get a dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-dogs-are-better-than-a-boyfriend\/#Do_dogs_develop_relationships\" title=\"Do dogs develop relationships?\">Do dogs develop relationships?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-dogs-are-better-than-a-boyfriend\/#Are_pets_good_for_relationship\" title=\"Are pets good for relationship?\">Are pets good for relationship?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-dogs-are-better-than-a-boyfriend\/#Are_humans_happier_with_dogs\" title=\"Are humans happier with dogs?\">Are humans happier with dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-dogs-are-better-than-a-boyfriend\/#Should_I_get_a_dog_with_my_boyfriend\" title=\"Should I get a dog with my boyfriend?\">Should I get a dog with my boyfriend?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-dogs-are-better-than-a-boyfriend\/#Will_I_regret_getting_a_dog\" title=\"Will I regret getting a dog?\">Will I regret getting a dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-dogs-are-better-than-a-boyfriend\/#Can_a_dog_ruin_a_relationship\" title=\"Can a dog ruin a relationship?\">Can a dog ruin a relationship?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-dogs-are-better-than-a-boyfriend\/#Why_do_I_love_my_dog_more_than_any_human\" title=\"Why do I love my dog more than any human?\">Why do I love my dog more than any human?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-dogs-are-better-than-a-boyfriend\/#Is_it_normal_to_love_your_dog_more_than_your_family\" title=\"Is it normal to love your dog more than your family?\">Is it normal to love your dog more than your family?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-dogs-are-better-than-a-boyfriend\/#Does_my_dog_like_me_or_my_husband_more\" title=\"Does my dog like me or my husband more?\">Does my dog like me or my husband more?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-dogs-are-better-than-a-boyfriend\/#Why_are_dogs_better_than_husbands\" title=\"Why are dogs better than husbands?\">Why are dogs better than husbands?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-dogs-are-better-than-a-boyfriend\/#Should_you_get_a_dog_if_you_are_single\" title=\"Should you get a dog if you are single?\">Should you get a dog if you are single?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-dogs-are-better-than-a-boyfriend\/#Why_having_a_dog_is_worth_it\" title=\"Why having a dog is worth it?\">Why having a dog is worth it?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-dogs-are-better-than-a-boyfriend\/#Is_it_normal_to_love_my_dog_more_than_my_boyfriend\" title=\"Is it normal to love my dog more than my boyfriend?\">Is it normal to love my dog more than my boyfriend?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-dogs-are-better-than-a-boyfriend\/#Why_do_people_love_dogs_so_much\" title=\"Why do people love dogs so much?\">Why do people love dogs so much?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-dogs-are-better-than-a-boyfriend\/#Why_do_guys_love_dogs_so_much\" title=\"Why do guys love dogs so much?\">Why do guys love dogs so much?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-dogs-are-better-than-a-boyfriend\/#What_kind_of_person_love_dogs\" title=\"What kind of person love dogs?\">What kind of person love dogs?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_dogs_Are_Better_Than_a_boyfriend\"><\/span>Why dogs Are Better Than a boyfriend?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>They protect you, love you, run with you, and are always there when you need a little animal therapy after a long day. Dogs never make you cry, they always make you smile, which is something you can&#8217;t say about significant others. Dogs are <b>hands down the best type of pets, on top of being the best types of companions.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_dogs_good_for_relationships\"><\/span>Are dogs good for relationships?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Couples that have pets (yes, cats or dogs) are more likely to be happy in their relationship than those without one, and they&#8217;re less stressed. Consider research which revealed that couples that have a pet show lower stress levels when dealing with conflict, compared to couples that do not have pets.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_couples_with_dogs_happier\"><\/span>Are couples with dogs happier?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Having a pet reduces happiness by about half as much as being married increases it. These effects are even larger for the subset of people who spend more than an hour on pet care in a given day.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_you_love_your_dog_more_than_your_partner\"><\/span>Do you love your dog more than your partner?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A new survey of nearly 1,000 dog owners finds that <b>38 percent love their dog more than their partner or spouse.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_having_a_dog_is_better_than_having_a_boyfriend\"><\/span>Why having a dog is better than having a boyfriend?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>They protect you, love you, run with you, and are always there when you need a little animal therapy after a long day. Dogs never make you cry, they always make you smile, which is something you can&#8217;t say about significant others. Dogs are <b>hands down the best type of pets, on top of being the best types of companions.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_are_dog_lovers_the_best\"><\/span>Why are dog lovers the best?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dog lovers are affectionate. More importantly, <b>they are generous with affection both verbally and physically. When you&#8217;re in a relationship with one, they know how to make you feel loved. In casual, everyday hugs and in big gushy strings of compliments.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_a_dog_good_for_a_relationship\"><\/span>Is a dog good for a relationship?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A new survey of nearly 1,000 dog owners finds that <b>38 percent love their dog more than their partner or spouse.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_dogs_bring_couples_closer\"><\/span>Do dogs bring couples closer?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The survey, carried out by Rover.com, found that <b>60% of couple owners said that bringing up a dog together made their relationship stronger. What&#8217;s more, half of the participants said their canines had helped them spend quality time together, as a couple. Nothing beats a romantic walk in the park, after all.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_my_boyfriend_and_I_get_a_dog\"><\/span>Should my boyfriend and I get a dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Getting a dog together can be an incredible addition to your lives, as long as you&#8217;re responsible with the decision. It can be a bonding experience for you both, and a new fur baby could spice up a rather mundane quarantine life. But you don&#8217;t need to think of getting a dog as saying you&#8217;ll marry your boyfriend.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_dogs_develop_relationships\"><\/span>Do dogs develop relationships?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dogs that have been <b>properly socialized will congenially approach virtually anything that is alive, regardless of its species, and, unless they receive hostile signals, they will attempt to establish a good-natured relationship. The bond that dogs can establish with other species is often dramatic and poignant.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_pets_good_for_relationship\"><\/span>Are pets good for relationship?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>New research found that people who <b>spent time with pets tended to feel stronger connections to others. If you&#8217;ve spent time around animals, you know how skilled they are at keeping us happy and healthy.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_humans_happier_with_dogs\"><\/span>Are humans happier with dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Spending any time with pets is associated with a happiness decline about one-third as large as living with your parents, and about one-fifth as large as being disabled or unemployed. Having a pet reduces happiness by about half as much as being married increases it.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_I_get_a_dog_with_my_boyfriend\"><\/span>Should I get a dog with my boyfriend?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Getting a dog together can be an incredible addition to your lives, as long as you&#8217;re responsible with the decision. It can be a bonding experience for you both, and a new fur baby could spice up a rather mundane quarantine life. But you don&#8217;t need to think of getting a dog as saying you&#8217;ll marry your boyfriend.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Will_I_regret_getting_a_dog\"><\/span>Will I regret getting a dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>It&#8217;s not uncommon for new puppy owners to experience a period of regret about getting a dog. This is because puppies are really hard work  something that often takes new puppy parents by surprise. A survey of first-time dog owners commissioned by Our Family Dog found that most people struggle with their new puppy.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_a_dog_ruin_a_relationship\"><\/span>Can a dog ruin a relationship?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Some experts say it&#8217;s becoming more common for couples to bicker over their pets, and in some cases, these pet peeves can lead to separation or even divorce. But at least one psychologist says fights about pets could be masking deeper relationship issues.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_I_love_my_dog_more_than_any_human\"><\/span>Why do I love my dog more than any human?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>He found that <b>levels of oxytocin, the feel-good chemical, and bonding rise by merely looking into our dog&#8217;s googley eyes. Our data suggest that owner-dog bonding is comparable to human parent-infant bonding, that is, oxytocin-mediated eye-gaze bonding, Kikusui said.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_normal_to_love_your_dog_more_than_your_family\"><\/span>Is it normal to love your dog more than your family?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>It&#8217;s normal to love your dog so much that you treat him like a member of the family; as another sibling or child who deserves all of the affection you have to give. He eats when his human counterparts dine, attends family vacations and is regularly doted on for just being plain cute.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_my_dog_like_me_or_my_husband_more\"><\/span>Does my dog like me or my husband more?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>But <b>most dogs tend to bond to the person who gives them the most attention. For example, in a family with two parents and two kids, the dog may favor the parent who fills their bowl every morning and takes them for a walk every evening. In addition, physical affection solidifies the bond between dog and person.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_are_dogs_better_than_husbands\"><\/span>Why are dogs better than husbands?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>They protect you, love you, run with you, and are always there when you need a little animal therapy after a long day. Dogs never make you cry  they always make you smile, which is something you can&#8217;t say about significant others. Dogs are hands down the best type of pets, on top of being the best types of companions.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_you_get_a_dog_if_you_are_single\"><\/span>Should you get a dog if you are single?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>They protect you, love you, run with you, and are always there when you need a little animal therapy after a long day. Dogs never make you cry, they always make you smile, which is something you can&#8217;t say about significant others. Dogs are <b>hands down the best type of pets, on top of being the best types of companions.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_having_a_dog_is_worth_it\"><\/span>Why having a dog is worth it?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>A dog can also complement a single&#8217;s lifestyle, and even help their personal life. It&#8217;s a great booster for your self-esteem, a great way to get out in the world, walk, exercise, and be social, she says.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_normal_to_love_my_dog_more_than_my_boyfriend\"><\/span>Is it normal to love my dog more than my boyfriend?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>To be exact , they can <b>reduce the risk of diabetes and lower your cholesterol. Furthermore, dogs are very loyal and will always stick beside you In addition, studies have shown that dogs have lowered depression, stress, loneliness, self-esteem issues, and many more on people and families who own a dog.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_people_love_dogs_so_much\"><\/span>Why do people love dogs so much?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A new study published in the Journal of Science reveals one reason why we feel so close to our furry companions: <b>When humans and dogs look into each other&#8217;s eyes, both get a boost of the feel-good hormone oxytocin, which is the same hormone behind the special bond between new parents and their babies.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_guys_love_dogs_so_much\"><\/span>Why do guys love dogs so much?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Research by US psychologist Dr Chris Blazina suggests that <b>many men find their relationship and attachment to their dog to be more secure than their closest human relationships. In the research Dr Blazina analysed a number of studies to further understand how bonding with a pet can enrich men&#8217;s lives.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_kind_of_person_love_dogs\"><\/span>What kind of person love dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The technical term for those who love dogs is <b>Cynophilist.<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Why dogs Are Better Than a boyfriend?Are dogs good for relationships?Are couples with dogs happier?Do you love your dog more than your partner?Why having a dog is better than having a boyfriend?Why are dog lovers the best?Is a dog good for a relationship?Do dogs bring couples closer?Should my boyfriend and I get&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-23383","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/23383"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=23383"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/23383\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=23383"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=23383"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=23383"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}