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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Anything can be a disorder. You haven’t said anything that suggests that this is, though.
Many people get nonjudgmental, unconditional affection from their pets. They probably don’t get it from the people in their lives, at least not consistently.

You “would never let a dog take the place of your family “ — yet you point out that the friend that you’re judging lives alone. So, not the same situation at all. 
I’m curious. You seem genuinely concerned about your friend — but also judgemental. We’re you equally concerned and available to your friend when she was isolated and living alone?  If not, then your concern now seems misplaced and possibly somewhat  self-serving.  Yes, your friend prioritizes her dog over “activities with people”, but her friends likely prioritized their families and their own needs over her — when she was isolated.

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Everyone can make a choice about how to take care of their needs. In this case, it sounds like this person is choosing their pet over human interactions where their pet isn't invited.

Honestly, I love my dog but don't take him everywhere as some people are anxious around dogs or allergic to dogs or just prefer not to be around dogs all the time. And I would never bring my dog to someone's house unless they explicitly asked me to do so (and even then, sometimes like hanging out with worrying what my dog is getting into).

And let me be clear: I love my dog and absolutely consider him a family member. But just as I don't want to be around my kids all the time, sometimes I want a breather from my dog.

Boundaries are healthy for everyone![/quote]

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