Sometimes it's a loan or a helping hand. It may just be a smile when
you need it most. If the latter, what is the cost to the one that
provides it? At some point in time, if we live long enough, we will be
betrayed, let down, or outright stomped by another. And for what
purpose? Money? A short ego boost for one's flailing psyche? How we
react defines our character.
On the other hand, not many will deny the warmth and comfort
received from a beloved pet cuddled by your feet or on you lap. I'm not
suggesting we forgo human contact. Actually, not only do people who own
dogs have less obesity (taking their dogs for regular walks), but our
exercise buddy can encourage social interaction. Regardless of the type,
a dog is a conversation waiting to happen. A conversation not having to
relate to work, marriage, or any stressful event.
