who else does?

I go to all my animals for comfort. They are the only thing that keeps me sane. (make me sound like a huge baby) but when i miss my family, i go to my animals. Mostly my little Papillon girl who reminds me of my mother.

I wish I had even one of my pets when my 5 year relationship ended. Like you he was my first in a lot of ways. I was a mess afterwards, but things get better with time and you'll realize you are better off without him. Now that I have my pets, I tend to turn to my dog. I like to hug things when I'm upset and a big loveable lab is the perfect thing to hold. My snakes are for when I want to relax, there is something majorly calming about holding a snake.

When I am stressed or angry - I tend to retreat to my snakeroom. Its kinda of a private place to de-stress while tending to my snakes.

I also have two dogs who are just wonderful company also.

Good luck to you while your heart mends - and do not think for one minute that you wont get over this - we've all been there - it gets better with time.

I haven't been in that situation thank God. But when I'm upset I usually go and play with my kitten or remenice about my 3 year old labxcolliexdalmation mix named Tyson. He sadly passed away this January do to a kidney stone in his urethra and the surgery was going to cost a couple thousand and we didnt have it. :( God do I miss you tyboy. :'(

So sorry to hear of your situation. :(

When I'm upset, I run to the horses or my dog. They are the greatest comforts in the world. They'll let me rant and rant and rant and still won't judge... Although they might wander off. ;D But I know that they won't hate me later for it. :)

I go to my snakes for comfort.

Luckily I haven't needed them for anyone in my life betraying me. My girl and I have been together for nearly 6 years, and will likely be together for the next 60. I'm proud to say that I love her family almost as much as I love her, and when we both need a pick-me-up, it's off to the pets.

Animals are wonderful 'therapists'. There's no psychologist in the world like a dog so happy to see you that their tail is wagging hard enough to shake their whole body.

Cats can get in on it too. As a teenager in high school (high school was NOT fun for me, let's leave it at that) I had a little tuxedo male named Lucky. Small and fluffy and a little HELLCAT. There is a reason one of his nicknames was 'Spawn of Satan'.

However, if I was upset he could do a complete 180 and cuddle up with me, purring his little heart out. Of course, it had to be at night with no one else around. He had a rep to keep, after all.

His best buddy, Loudmouth, was better at open displays of affection. LM was a HUGE, battlescarred, retired alleycat who adopted us. Most affectionate cat EVER. When he wasn't out prowling the backyard and sending other toms scampering off, he wanted to be in our laps and snuggled up next to us. He wasn't the prettiest cat ever (his face and front legs were COVERED in scars where the fur wouldn't grow back), but he was very loving and gentle.

This is who I go to.
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Originally Posted by PitOnTheProwl

My wife and I have been together for over 20 years and we just turned 35.:O

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I know this is off-topic, but I think that's absolutely amazing:)

Wow thanks everyone :) I appreciate it Im glad Im not the only one who goes to pets or fun things lol