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Makes sense....

Posted by darkmoebius (A) on August 5, 2005 at 16:36:30

In Reply to: Re: Your 1st sentence is ENTIRELY correct; the remainder was thoughtfully pertinent... posted by Guy on August 3, 2005 at 20:16:22:

What do you say to someone who CHOOSES to not know his neighbor and prefer to communicate with his/her pet?

"How's your pet?"

I find getting along with people is simply a matter of finding common ground or interests. Pet lovers like talking about their pets. Audiophools babble on about cables and components. Sports fans talk about their teams. It's really no different.

And I know the type of pet fanatic you are talking about, I deal them everyday at the dog park. They're the ones whose lives revolve around and identities are defined by their pets. Many do take it to anti-social levels.

But, human nature and individuality makes different people interact and socialize(or not) in different ways. Simply because you and I enjoy or want to know our neighbors doesn't mean everyone else has to or even should.

And there is no guarantee (in fact, I'd bet) that if these people didn't get into pets they still would not socialize with others. They just don't feel comfortable or enjoy it.

So, obsessing about their dog, cat, or bird gives them some sense of interaction and belonging. Good for them, everyone deserves some form of happiness as long as it doesn't hurt others

I've enjoyed your postings on 'Outside' and I'm sorry for the loss of your mother. Few relationships for most folks can take the place of the mother/child one.

Thansk for the kind words, it is a very strange thing to go through. My dad died of a heart attack at the age of 59 (I was 19) and now my Mom passing at 65 seems unfair at times. But, in reality, I had a lot of great years with them both and only good memories which is a lot more than others ever have the chance for, so I am grateful for what I got.

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