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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I don’t mind people who are neutral. But dogs are SO sweet and loving. I don’t understand people, like the OP’s boyfriend, who spend a lot of time with a dog, and don’t end up falling head over heals in love with them.

Dogs have been bred over thousands of years to be kind and solicitous to humans. They want to be with you and [b]they want to know how to make you happy[/b]. [b]They also live in the moment[/b] so spending time with them is so positive and uplifting. [b]They’re not able to ruminate on the past or worry about the future. They just want each moment to be the best it can be.[/b]

And they’re so sweet and cute! What’s not to love? [b]I don’t get people who harden their hearts against them[/b].[/quote]

Why would you phrase it this way?  It's such a judgmental and negative way to frame it.  It may be that they have perfectly neutral, or even mildly positive feelings towards dogs.  YOU project a bunch of stuff onto dogs; other people may not anthropomorphize them in this way.  We always had working dogs; they are great animals, but they aren't furry people.  They are pack animals socialized to view humans as their pack.  And they have different temperaments -- some dogs are quiet, some are noisy and rambunctious.  Some are gentle, some play rough.  Some are chill, others are more active.  IMO, it's weird to like all dogs equally, because they aren't all the same.

Also, admitting that you can't understand how people have different experiences and feelings than you is really telling on yourself.  Some people have had bad experiences with dogs, after all.  [/quote]

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